Tail light removal

mkuluz · Mar 10, 2021

Quick question...trying to remove the interior plastic cover. What’s the best way? I am having trouble getting it out. Use a knife to grab the side?

Thebigguy · Mar 10, 2021

I just used a small flathead screwdriver from the bottom of the panel. Took some pressure but it will come off.

mkuluz · Mar 10, 2021

Thanks. Yeah I wasn’t sure what side to pry off first.

UNBROKEN · Mar 10, 2021

If you’re gonna do much interior disassembly some trim removal tools are cheap insurance against scarred up panels.

mkuluz · Mar 10, 2021

Ill do am Amazon search. Thanks

UNBROKEN · Mar 10, 2021

mkuluz said:

Any auto parts store will have a full set for about 10 bucks or so.

SwagSolo · Mar 11, 2021

I stripped one of the torx screws last night

. Now I gotta use a dremel cutting wheel to cut a slot in it. Hopefully comes out with a flat head. Might end up replacing the trim piece too as I’m sure I’m gonna nick it. Pissed.

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BrianL603 · Apr 11, 2022

Can I get some help? First off I broke the cover off the access for the left side tail light. I also lost the piece that went on the outside of the of the tail light that gets screwed in. Don't ask. I added a pic of the right side as an example.

TLST22 · Apr 11, 2022

Man, I was planning on throwing in some LED bulbs for the turn signals (rear) and reverse but all I see is people breaking the cover....

Jeppo · Apr 11, 2022

TLST22 said:

Perhaps I’ve been lucky but it is possible to do this.

Cruising68 · Apr 11, 2022

Jeppo said:

It's easy once you break a tab and realize how you should have removed the part

Peterfor · Apr 12, 2022

BrianL603 said:

No need to remove the BIG Torx bolts from what I remember. Hardest part is the pin that is forward to the front of the truck on the lens assembly. I ended up using a towel and small screwdriver to pry out, with a lot of praying not to scratch the paint. After I watched some YouTube videos to see if there was an easier way and everyone just yanked them out so I am not sure what the best way is but scary when doing.

randyknight · Sep 5, 2022

This video is a good guide on how to remove the tail light and trim.

Peterfor · Sep 5, 2022

randyknight said:

Ha. He made the front pin look like it just falls out. No chance.

randyknight · Sep 5, 2022

Peterfor said:

Pulled right out for me on both sides with no issues.

PlatinumST · Sep 5, 2022

randyknight said:

Great tutorial! Thanks for taking the time.

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