how to open cl tail lights??

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Old 04-11-2009, 12:01 PM
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how to open cl tail lights??

Does anyone know how to open the acura cl tail lights, I am working on a project but can't open them. I tried searching and everything but couldn't find nothing. If anyone has any idea, or has done it, please let me know.
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i can't remember if there is a seam, but if there is, treat them as you would the headlights for opening them up.
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the same as opening the headlights
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Originally Posted by ACURA`TL`TYPE-$
Does anyone know how to open the acura cl tail lights, I am working on a project but can't open them. I tried searching and everything but couldn't find nothing. If anyone has any idea, or has done it, please let me know.
Thnks a lot.
well, i think I can help u.
if all u want to do is 2 open it , u can use a beveled chisel and a medium sized Hammer/mallet .
Hope that makes sense..............
Old 04-12-2009, 09:12 AM
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I'm not sure if i've seen anyone do it, but yea, the oven method would probably be the best bet. or a heat gun.
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Originally Posted by Rajca
the same as opening the headlights
No.

our taillights are sealed permanently, UNLIKE our headlights. So they will not come apart using heat.

in order to do a custom project like his, you WILL need two sets.

the only way to open them up is to use a dremel, break and trim out the lens on one set, and the housing on the other one.

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tl side, ppl that were interested in doing a led tail light conversion opened theirs up with heat and they reused them
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Originally Posted by Rajca
tl side, ppl that were interested in doing a led tail light conversion opened theirs up with heat and they reused them
lucky u guys.


edit: i just realized he was talking about TLs, but on our CLs, we can't
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Well I all ready did led conversion on the tl and i am just trying to do CLs but can't get them open. their not my set so I can't dremel them, but thnks for your help
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dont even try to open tails i did and i almost fucked up. plastic is gonna broke trust me. i did change the bulb for the led ones and thats it but then ur control light gonna go on but u can always turn it off by taking out the bulb

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Old 04-16-2009, 04:37 PM
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well iono i am gonna try and open one today ill keep you updated
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