Tail light housing removal

[Loskid]

What's the trick to removing the tail light assembly without braking it or messing up the paint?

 

[gaterose]

Two nuts need to be removed from inside the little panels behind them. They're a little difficult to get at but it can be done.

There's probably some pictures on the forum if you use the search.

 

[CookieRoe]

Two nuts need to be removed from inside the little panels behind them. They're a little difficult to get at but it can be done.

There's probably some pictures on the forum if you use the search.

This

Use the search, but hey, it's Friday: Go to Step 5 and you'll get a better idea.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/64142-oem-led-tail-light-install-w-pics.html

 

[2007toyota4runners]

Just make sure you have a 10mm extended socket.

 

[wtn11]

Just make sure you have a 10mm extended socket.

x2.

There's a bolt up at the top that you're going to have to reach for. Once you know where it is, it's a piece of cake. I can get my tail lights out in a jiffy now.

 

[FRT]

Also, once you have the nuts off, the housing can still be stuck a bit (foam seal/gasket). I've found that pushing outwards on the housing bolts themselves helps to loosen it up.