TheRide

Great video, I just finished swapping my OEM tail lights with TL-S lights and the video (and Ron's post https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/how-do-i-remove-rear-bumper-569062/) helped out a lot.

Some of those bumper clips were a pain in the ass to get off. I didn't break any but this chew up a few, but not to the point that they are unusable. Also, a stubby Philips head screwdriver helped out a lot.

dpace32

THANK YOU! Excellent tutorial, I used it this weekend to help replace a cracked tail light.

vuuha05

iTrader: (5)

Thanked OP, the videos have helped me do so many things

duggan419

I figured the front bumper out last year....which took....maybe 3 hours...sheesh you made the rear bumper removal look like cake work.

Anyone removing the bumpers which entails snapping those plastic fitting out with a flathead (a little bit finesse but more brute strength)....I recommend picking up some extras from the stealership...I paid 8 bucks for 5 of them (ridiculous I know). Well worth it if you break some and you are doing this fix on the weekend. Just my 2 cents!!

SurfingScotty

Great video! It may come in handy if, Question: The previous owner was in a rear end collision. As a result: the sides of the bumper at the very top where it meets the corner of the tail light is flared out. Is there a way to square it up I.e. a clip that is worn out? Any ideas? It's not huge but it bugs the hell out of me.

Skidazl

Great video, for a very unmechanical person, this made it rather easy to replace my rear tail light.

jimsta

iTrader: (1)

Is it me or does the video not work anymore?

kjelly

Try

http://s142.beta.photobucket.com/use...l?sort=3&o=175

tl5155

Sweet video. Thanks for taking the time to put it together. While your procedure seems pretty straightforward and easy, are there any things to be careful not to do, i.e. use too much force and possibly break something, think something is in place when it really isn't, rattles, etc.?

I know there are written instructions for replacing the tail light lenses, but is there a video like this one. Seeing it done via video is SOOOO much nicer.

TegoTL

thanks for the video! Helped out big time!

EvilVirus

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TL5155 - Once you get in there its easy. Just dont over torque the nuts on the tail lights. For the lights there are four screws where you will access them from the trunk (pull back the liner) and from the outside there are 2 there. You will have to take out the led board from your tails and swap it into the new one. Then just put everything . Oh I got it pack and box and will drop it off at the USPS.

blastermaster

Excellent video! Just replaced my rear bumper using your tutorial. Took about 30 min with a friend helping me.

VolatileVFR

Is it just me, or is this video broken or not available anymore? I cant seem to find it anywhere, on photobucket or anywhere else..

story.customz

Try the link above. I'm at work so I can't see if it works, but I'm pretty sure I used this a couple months ago when I swapped tails

VolatileVFR

Yeah,that worked.. I ended up finding the vid buried amongst his pics on photobucket, but for some reason I couldnt access it directly from the posted link on the forum.. Thanks!

Akira'sPapa

Hey! Couldn't get the video to work even after refreshing, so I just found it otherwise. Here's the link for anyone else that worked for me!

DIY Video: Rear Bumper Removal Video by SanDiegoDrive | Photobucket

Thanks!

uneedkhoality

thanks for finding the working link!

MikeekiM

Very useful video (and still active in 2017)...

Thanks for making this available!

YJLTG-TLS

Link isnt working, anyway you could please update it?

SurfingScotty

I don’t think this is the OP’er link but it actually works.

YJLTG-TLS

I have watched this once or twice and the guy constantly complains about missing clips, bolts and how it is an after market bumper.

SurfingScotty

the basic locations of mounting hardware is the same, whether OEM or aftermarket. The procedure of removing the rear bumper is one of the more basic procedures for our cars and honestly, if you can’t figure it out after watching the video, you’re
better off taking your car to a shop.

YJLTG-TLS

Wow thanks for the helpful comment.....
"Figuring it out" is how shit gets broken, this is why service manuals exist.

SurfingScotty

Watching the video= figuring it out.