Help Please

[Mburr]

I've got condensation building up in the tail light of my 4Runner and is pooling in the bottom.

Can someone help by explaining how to pop off the stop/turn light cover so I can drain it? I'm not sure where to pull and pop it off.

THanks all

 

[1engineer]

I've got condensation building up in the tail light of my 4Runner and is pooling in the bottom.

Can someone help by explaining how to pop off the stop/turn light cover so I can drain it? I'm not sure where to pull and pop it off.

THanks all

No cover. It is all one assembly. You have a crack somewhere that moisture is getting into the housing. Check where your bulbs seat first.

 

[Mburr]

No cover. It is all one assembly. You have a crack somewhere that moisture is getting into the housing. Check where your bulbs seat first.

Yeah, I know where the crack is and was hoping to remove the outer layer, dry it out and seal it again. But can't get that off... I hate to bite the bullet and buy a new assembly.

What are the thoughts on drilling a small hole at the bottom to drain and then fill it with a silicone?

 

[Qjake]

What are the thoughts on drilling a small hole at the bottom to drain and then fill it with a silicone?

Sure why not. Whats the worse that could happen? You buy a new tail anyhow :wink2:

I would try to fix it first too as long as it isn't noticeable.

 

[Corbet]

Can you drill a small hole on the back where it could drain out of sight and not take on additional water?

 

[Mburr]

Thanks gents! I'll get creative see what I can muster up.

 

[Jtraskell]

Drilling might work, but why not just take the light unit out, (Remove panel inside the cargo area right behind the tail light, then two nuts and 3 clips, unit is then easily removed). Then, if you know were the crack is, you should be able to seal it from the rear of the housing......maybe? Be safe.