does anyone know if i have to take the rear bumper to get the tail lights out. the outter tail lights. i got a jdm tail light and i was wondering if theres any easier way to take the tail lights out. thank you

 

no idea, but

 

What exactly is different about the US version vs the JDM version of taillights

 

The clear backup lights are red on the JDM units.

 

Hmmmmm. Something else to change out on the car...I think a solid red taillight would look better. Only problem would be people out here don't see you backing up with a bright white light, couldn't imagine how careful you'd have to be with a red light when backing up. Anyone got pricing info on those lights.

 

are u tryin to get the TSX taillights to look like the ones on the clear Is300?

 

why pay that much when you could do it for $10. link

All the RSX owners seem to do it, but their taillights look uglier. I like the clear circles in the TSX... for now.

 

u idiot leave your TSX alone, thats all we need is a whole bunch of dumb kids ricing out there TSX, here we go again,,, just like an integra it is nearly impossiable to find a 100% STOCK integra

 

from the service manual:

Taillight Replacement

1. Remove the rear bumper
2. Open the trunk lid and remove the trunk side trim
3. Disconnect the connectors (A) from taillight (B)

PICTURE...I can scan but its doesnt show much.

4. Remove the mounting nuts and screws, then remove the taillight
5. Turn the bulb socket 45 degrees ccw to remove the bulb
6. inspect the gasket; replace it if its distorted or stays compessed
7. install the taillight and tighter the nuts to 5 (Nm)
8. After installing the taillight, run water over it to make sure ir (typo in book ) does not leak.

 

GOSPEEEED-- GOFUCKYOURSELF.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I'm not trying to "rice" my ride. I am actually doing work to get it to be more like JDM...some may not like it, but others do, most importantly---ME...I think any mods that have been done to my car are far from "rice"

xizor--As far as trying to open the rear taillights, I would probably screw em up trying to get a good seal going back on. Then I'd wind up having to buy new tails anyways.
Not trying to get the IS300 look going either. I just like the rear lights being all one shade (red). Like my 02 Civic...some retard at Honda decided to put in a pink lense in the rear (all 02 Civic 4 drs), so I am looking for 03 tails to replace.

 

Maybe I don't understand what you are trying to do? You want the clear circle to be red right? The link I sent you puts red vinyl over the light, it doesn't require removing the rear light or even opening the trunk.

 

Gotcha...my bad...wasn't really paying too much attention to the pics, just the look of final pics. Yeah, I don't think putting vinyl over the light is what I want to do...thanks for pointing that out, I guess it is a cheap mod to do yourself.

 

Actually, I believe the JDM lights are the same as the USDM lights, just that the turn signals are clear to flash orange, instead of red.

It's the Euro lights, that have one of the reverse lights that is red. And that's for the rear fog light...not for reversing.

 

people relax!! haha the only differnace turn signals.. the turn signals is orange only when its lid up. and thanks virus7 i was wondering if i had to take the bumper out. i guess i have to.
thanks again!!