Taillight Assembly Replacement

racislo · 08-07-2008, 07:50 AM

How do you remove the plastic trim inside the hatch next to the bumper as described in the thread Cracked Taillight Dome: Parts and Replacement?

I usually crack plastic parts or the tabs that hold them in place when I start pulling on them.

Thanks for any tips.

Bob

Patrick Wong · 08-08-2008, 01:36 AM

Hi Bob,

I had to remove the hatch trim on my 2004 when I replaced the rear shocks. Use your hands, no tools, and pull gently. Once you get one end loose you can see what the clips look like, which may give you more confidence to remove the trim.

It also would be a good idea to do this when the interior is relatively warm. The plastic is probably more brittle in cold weather.

Bill Merchant · 08-09-2008, 11:56 PM

Spammer reported to mods.

Mx5Racr · 09-08-2008, 04:44 PM

I am looking for guidance on replacing the drivers side tailight assembly. Is the assembly really held on by those little plastic nubs?

Patrick Wong · 09-08-2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mx5Racr

I am looking for guidance on replacing the drivers side tailight assembly. Is the assembly really held on by those little plastic nubs?

There are two nuts and two pins holding the rear combination light assembly to the body.

08-07-2008, 07:50 AM	#1
racislo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Taillight Assembly Replacement How do you remove the plastic trim inside the hatch next to the bumper as described in the thread Cracked Taillight Dome: Parts and Replacement? I usually crack plastic parts or the tabs that hold them in place when I start pulling on them. Thanks for any tips. Bob

08-08-2008, 01:36 AM	#2
Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Green Valley, AZ Posts: 4,048 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 21 Thanked 212 Times in 183 Posts Friends: 44	Re: Taillight Assembly Replacement Hi Bob, I had to remove the hatch trim on my 2004 when I replaced the rear shocks. Use your hands, no tools, and pull gently. Once you get one end loose you can see what the clips look like, which may give you more confidence to remove the trim. It also would be a good idea to do this when the interior is relatively warm. The plastic is probably more brittle in cold weather.

08-09-2008, 11:56 PM	#3
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 4,100 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 18 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Friends: 60	Re: Taillight Assembly Replacement Spammer reported to mods.

09-08-2008, 04:44 PM	#4
Mx5Racr Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 4 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: B Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Taillight Assembly Replacement I am looking for guidance on replacing the drivers side tailight assembly. Is the assembly really held on by those little plastic nubs?

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