How To Remove S2 R33 Tail Lights?

[Boss R33 GTS-T]

Just wondering if anyone has done this and can provide some info or possible a link to a guide. Having trouble getting them out after undoing all the screws and the centre garnish. Is it because of the sealant/urethane that they might be hard to budge and does anyone know any tricks on how to 'unstick' it so it can slide out easily or am I off the mark? Can the outer covers around the light be seperated? Any help appreciated.

[candy33]

your on the right track. If youve removed all the nuts about 10, its just the case of prying it off gently.

There is a shitload of tar holding it in place, so just be patient and slowly pry it out.

the plastic can be taken off the taillight by removeing the several screws that are on the backside of the taillight.

[Boss R33 GTS-T]

your on the right track. If youve removed all the nuts about 10, its just the case of prying it off gently.

There is a shitload of tar holding it in place, so just be patient and slowly pry it out.

the plastic can be taken off the taillight by removeing the several screws that are on the backside of the taillight.

Thanks for that. I was losing patience with it and just thought id ask the question before losing it and or braking something. Looks like I'll need a couple of hours at least so will save it til the weekend. Thanks.

[rocketboy]

Might be a bit late, but I have found using a hairdryer to warm up the metal where the sealant sits works a treat. Softens the goop relatively quickly. A heat gun may work, but also maybe overkill, don't wanna ruin anything or burn yourself.

[Boss R33 GTS-T]

Might be a bit late, but I have found using a hairdryer to warm up the metal where the sealant sits works a treat. Softens the goop relatively quickly. A heat gun may work, but also maybe overkill, don't wanna ruin anything or burn yourself.

Great, I havent proceeded any further so will definitely give that a go, should be able to save me quite abit of time by the sounds, thanks.

[sigsputnik]

yep, hairdryer worked for me. move it around the unit and then slowly work the whole thing off.

[NYTSKY]

Does that mean you have to reseal the outer tail light to the new LED ones??

[madaz R33]

Does that mean you have to reseal the outer tail light to the new LED ones??

yeah i am wondering the same thing myself as i am also about to undertake this??( S1 though,sholdnt make a diff what series ??)

[sigsputnik]

when i did mine ages ago, i reseated the new one and then ran the hairdryer around the edge again as a precaution. the bolts will hold it on, but make sure you don't overtighten the nuts, they are really easy to sheer right off.

[NYTSKY]

Next weekend ill be giving it a go.I will buy some windscreen sealant to reseal the taillight assembly.

Also ill take some pics of my progress for a "How to thread".

[sigsputnik]

good stuff mate, look forward to the tutorial

[NYTSKY]

Today i came home early from work coz im sick and i thought id do the tail lights.

Was easier than i thought,here is how i went about it.

Things you will need:

10mm spanner

philips head

flat head(a longish one)

Your mums hair dryer(i bought one $15)

And you LED tail lights ofcoarse.

1.Remove the back and side linings of your boot.Undo the 4 nuts holding the skyline garnish in place.

2.Unplug the tail light harness(white plug)

3.Undo the 5 gold nuts on the back of the tail light.

3.Get your hair dryer and heat around the edge(mainly where the nuts are)

this will take about 5-10mins to heat up good.

4.Use the long flat head to push on the black plastic(towards the back of the car)

go slow! Heating all the time with the dryer.

Eventually the black goo will melt slightly and with a bit of a push the tail light will come out.

5.There are 6 screws holding the tail light together.Undo these and what you will be left with is the outer shell of the tail light.

6.Remove the bulb holders and take out bulbs.(You will have the harness free now).

7.Get you LED light assembly and screw it into the outer shell of you tail light.(those 6 screws you undone before)

8.Attach the harness to the LEDs.

9.Simply push the new tail lights in the hole where your old ones were.It will be a tight squeeze due to the rubber seal around the LED tail lights.

10.As you are pushing the tail lights in screw on those gold nuts by hand.Pushing and screwing until the lights sit snug and your nuts are tight.

11. Put you lining back in.

Thats about it really.

(NOTE): On the passenger side harness the is a little amp clip on the reversing light wire.Its red.You will have to open this clip to remove the harness.Make sure you put it back on when finished.

Hope this helps.

[sigsputnik]

do i specifically have to use my mum's hairdryer or will any one do? 8)

good on you mate.

Edited June 13, 2007 by sigsputnik

[DRD-00F]

read dude... you have to use HIS mothers hairdryer