Bout time!

Guest · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 8:22 pm

So I finally replaced the taillight I broke 6 weeks ago at Haspin Acres, just in time to break another one at the same place! I scored both '05-7 KJ taillights on fleabay for $44.96 shipped

Ignore the coolant jugs...I took them out today because I've had a properly functioning radiator for ALMOST A WHOLE WEEK!!! And this post is partially dedicated to my surprise at how much DIFFERENT the taillights look.

daspes · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 9:33 pm

Guess you need to change your location from "land of the busted taillights" now.

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 11:23 pm

i think it's a good different

.. had no idea they were that different either.. haha

MavrikXJ · **Posted:** Sat May 03, 2008 10:19 am

Is there some kind of trick to taking off the tail lights? I removed the 2 hex screws but it wouldn't come out. Seems like something is holding onto the body.
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snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

Once you get the screws out, they need a good tug to get them out. The first time especially. Just pull straight back.

WoodysKJ · **Posted:** Sat May 03, 2008 12:09 pm

but remember to pull STRAIGHT OUT!

Plastic tabs and rubber gromments securing them in. Give a slight wiggle. just don't torque out the plastic tabs. strong but will break.

little spit on the tabs for re-assembly, slide right in.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sat May 03, 2008 12:33 pm

Ive always wanted to get me some of those 05+ tail lights.

Were you using G05 coolant?

Guest · **Posted:** Sat May 03, 2008 6:00 pm

Uh...no

The all-makes all-models stuff was sufficing, until I replaced the radiator.

Now it's still sufficing with all-makes all-models stuff :lol:

oh, and FYI, they're not hex screws, they're T20 torx screws.

the first time I had to pull one out (at 55kish miles) it was a PAIN to pull it out. now it's easy...since i've replaced all the bulbs at least once :lol:

Bout time!

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