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How do you take off Tail-Lights??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kasper09, Jul 20, 2010.

  1. Jul 20, 2010 at 7:01 PM
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    kasper09

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    So I got new set of Tail-Lights, but there is no instruction.... Anybody can detail me on how do i take off the stock ones??? I want to just get a flat screw driver and pull it off but I'm scared it's gna crack my current one..
     
  2. Jul 20, 2010 at 7:02 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    Theres 2 bolts and you just yank it towards the back and they pop right off.
     
  3. Jul 20, 2010 at 7:07 PM
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    what bolts are you referring to???
     
  4. Jul 20, 2010 at 7:10 PM
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    KDogg311

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    Drop the tail gate ... and theres 2 or 3 10mm bolts you gotta take off then pull =)
     
  5. Jul 20, 2010 at 7:10 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    Drop your tailgate and theres two 10mm bolts/screws on each side you take off.
     
  6. Jul 20, 2010 at 7:10 PM
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    johnw

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    well you asked for specs..... 06 trd sport speedway blue 5.3l v8 4.0 camburg lift spindles extended travel icons total chaos lowers allpro 4" leaf pack 17" xd hoss rims 37/12.5/17 mickey thompson baja atz Allpro hybrid bumper grill craft grill wicked flow muffler inside i have..... wet okole real tree camo seat cover blue oznium dome light stealth sub box with 2 10" kicker comp subs kicker 400 watt amp weathertech floor mats
    to 10 mm bolts shiny is top and bottom were tail gat closes at the should be 3 of them dont worry bout the one in the middle
     
  7. Jul 20, 2010 at 7:22 PM
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    larryde09

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    I think the owner's manual shows where they are too. There's some pics in my build w/ the tail lights removed for reference.
     

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