apsec06

can someone please give me advice on how to change the rear taillight assembly in a 06 acura TL. i got type s taillights and need to change out the old ones. i would like to do this without messing up anything onthe interior of the trunk , carpet etc.. thanks so much.

bforbrian

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remove cargo net hooks in the shape of circles inside trunk near back of tail light remove cap hiding a bolt behind it slightly remove bumper on each side to reveal another bolt holding tail light behind bumper remove trunk lining to expose backing of tail light remove around 4 mini bolts and there you go

apsec06

lol this is not as easy you make it LoL.. i got everything off except the light just wont come out cause ppl say u gotta lower the bumper. how in the hell you lower the bumper???? lmao for real im stuck someone please help.

mglax13

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Looks like if you pop out those caps, remove the 10mm bolts behind them, then pop out the clips on the bottom of the bumper, you might be able to give it a little tug down and reach those bolts? I'm doing this swap later in the week. I'll let you know my findings if you still need it.

apsec06

we have down all the stuff reauired to remove the rear bumper the only thing is when i tug onit it doesnt wanna move and if i feel i tug to ahrd it will be in the shop for repair and i really really really dont wanna do that.. its difficult IMO im trying and i have all data and it sys you need 2 people for the removal of the rear bumper. any other advive you can give? and goodluck with yours! im still working on it let me know if there is anymore advice you can give me thanks so much or if you know anyone else

acura_dipset_tl

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It's not as hard as it seems just watch the DIY video here in the garage on removing the rear bumper he removed it by himself. you do have to tug hard.

GO RAVENS!!

CarrieLynn

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it is different if you have the aspec... try looking at this thread

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...aspec+removing

chill_dog

It is as easy as bforbrian makes it sound. I've messed with mine so many times with my custom tails that I can swap both tails in about half an hour blindfolded, clean up included.

With the bumper, you just drop one side at a time, no need to remove the whole thing. Unbolt one side, pull it out and let it hang down. Once you swap the light, put it back together and repeat on the other side.

To remove the bumper, pull out on the side of it. Once the side pops out, pull the bumper back (away from the rear of the car). Don't be afraid to put some force into it when you pull back.

anarchy[sear]

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You have to take off your back bumper because there are anchors on the bottom of the tail light assembly held in by a bracket with 2 screws.

jnnyjuice

not hard to do if u have some mechanical skills. it is a bit harder if u have the a spec kit. its time consuming, not really hard

apsec06

i got everything in great, thanks for all the advice. the onyl thing was i tugged to hard and now the bumper is off a lil on each side , LMAO guess im a lil strong for the bumper. i wanted to be gentle but instead about ripped it off including the aspec kit as well. no worris tho. i need to buy a new bumper for the quad exhaust from ATLP so the bumper really doesnt matter cause ti is getting replaced within 30-60 days. hey also if anyone knows how do u clear the frony headlights? doesnt someone do that for some money?

CarrieLynn

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Nice, post some pics so we can all see how nice they look! As for the headlights yes JnC does them for a fee or you can DIY. Do a search for headlights and you will come up with about 1m threads on it. I actually just got a set from JnC and are putting them in tomorrow Here is his thread if you do not want to diy
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/custom-headlights-jnc-641022/
do yourself a favor and take 20 mins to read the whole thread. There is a lot of info in there and will help you understand all the different options.

sho423

sorry to bump an old thread but I had a question. I received my 07-08 tail lights today and there was only one hole to put the blinker light. Am I suppose to take the bump and wire from the original tail light and put it in the 07 08 tail lights? If so, how would I get that wire out of the original lights?

Undying Dreams

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You have to take the LED board (brake lights) out of your current ones along with the blinker. How else would you get the blinker in your new lights?

If you need help taking the bumper off to get to the lights, check the 3G Garage on the main 3G TL page.

sho423

haha, Thanks, yeah I got them in and I was like, umm why is there only one hole for me to put one bulb in? Is it hard to get into the oem tail light or just some screws I have to losen and it comes out?

Undying Dreams

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It requires you to drop one side at a time or remove the whole bumper.

DIY Bumper Removal Video: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/diy-video-removing-your-rear-bumper-3g-garage-e-095-a-619706/

DIY Swap Tail Lights: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-094-diy-installing-type-s-tail-lights-716996/

sho423

Thanks a lot!

EvilVirus

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Sup sho i see you are from houston too. You should check out the houston crew.