The housing does just slide out towards the rear. But if it doesn't go easily, DO NOT pull on the plastic parts or they will break. Instead, pushing it from the front towards the rear. If it won't pop out, try sliding a cloth strap or belt in under the front edge of the light and pulling towards the rear. It will slide out easily then, but remember that it is connected by wires to the body of the car, so once it is loose, be gentle with it. Whole process is easy and takes less than 5 minutes from lift gate up to lift gate down. The only purpose I can see for anything plastic would be to help side the strap in under the lead edge of the housing.
Cloth strap worked for me. Used an old canvas belt, gave the leverage needed. Prying with a piece of plastic does not seem like it would ever work without breaking the tab...
Yeah this is the way. I had a strap that I use to secure stuff on the roof that I just wedged behind the front part of the housing, and gave it a little pull. Snapped right off.
I used a plastic credit card and it worked by bending it into a shape to pull the light housing. The key I think is to make sure that you are pulling the assembly back and apply force in the right direction. I kept my hand on the taillight to press it "backward" and not accidentally pry the light assembly off.
Thanx so much for taking the time to do this video. I had the bolts out and could not figure why I could not remove the light. This helps a lot. Thanx again.
Hi, just to note, I used a wide silicone spatula and inserted from the top like what you did, but then moved to the back and push the assembly back to get it off the clip.
@@bostonbrotherhood3763 and you know what the car didn't even notify us about the bulb bad. This is the first car that does it. I guess that's how they keep the price competitive.
Bad video by the publisher. Do not try to pop out the fitting as author suggests. Likely to break a piece of the entire housing out. It is not meant to be popped out. It slides backwards fairly easily. And when lined up correctly it slides right back into place very easily. Don't try to pop it out as author suggests.
Do NOT use a plastic trim tool as damage can occur. Simply apply tape and pull to rear: czcams.com/video/WVP2VbpKbqM/video.html There are 4 guide pins to be engaged when reinstalling. Simply slide back into place from the rear, making sure that guides pins are aligned before sliding into place.
just add wd40 where he puts his card, It helps the plastic slide. The card isn't releasing anything. That "clip" is not a clip. It is more a male/female slide-in /slide out that holds the overhang part of the light assembly. And old dry dusty plastic tends to not slide, so wd40 :)
Cuál es el equivalente a la luz led? Compré luces Phillips {=W21/5W} doble filamento, pero al frenar no enciende, solo enciende la fija. Saludos desde 🇱🇹
Creo que Sylvania hace luces que son del mismo numero (7443) pero son LEDs. Los ví en OReillys hoy, pero vivo en Texas. www.amazon.com/dp/B01A77TS94/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_E5BJ55D1SS5D48J7TPS6
someone probably already was in their and broke the clip - these are a total pain if never changed before and the vehicle had been on the road 5 years before oem bulb burned out
The housing does just slide out towards the rear. But if it doesn't go easily, DO NOT pull on the plastic parts or they will break. Instead, pushing it from the front towards the rear. If it won't pop out, try sliding a cloth strap or belt in under the front edge of the light and pulling towards the rear. It will slide out easily then, but remember that it is connected by wires to the body of the car, so once it is loose, be gentle with it. Whole process is easy and takes less than 5 minutes from lift gate up to lift gate down. The only purpose I can see for anything plastic would be to help side the strap in under the lead edge of the housing.
Cloth strap worked for me. Used an old canvas belt, gave the leverage needed. Prying with a piece of plastic does not seem like it would ever work without breaking the tab...
Yeah this is the way. I had a strap that I use to secure stuff on the roof that I just wedged behind the front part of the housing, and gave it a little pull. Snapped right off.
I used a plastic credit card and it worked by bending it into a shape to pull the light housing. The key I think is to make sure that you are pulling the assembly back and apply force in the right direction. I kept my hand on the taillight to press it "backward" and not accidentally pry the light assembly off.
Thanx so much for taking the time to do this video. I had the bolts out and could not figure why I could not remove the light. This helps a lot. Thanx again.
Your method is very good ! I use a discount card to take out the light assembly. Thank you! Save a lot of money 😂🎉
great video. i used a flat wood mixer to get the light out and it worked perfectly.
Hi, just to note, I used a wide silicone spatula and inserted from the top like what you did, but then moved to the back and push the assembly back to get it off the clip.
I was able to do this in 10 minutes because of your tip! Thank you!!!!!!!!
Ruined two cards and it wouldn’t pop out, finally bought trim removal set from autozone for $13 and it worked.
it looks like taillight bulb burn out is an often thing for this model. It's going to be my second one tomorrow in 7 years of owning it.
This car eats all bulbs. I've had to replace headlights on fiance's 3 times in two years
@@bostonbrotherhood3763 and you know what the car didn't even notify us about the bulb bad. This is the first car that does it. I guess that's how they keep the price competitive.
Bad video by the publisher. Do not try to pop out the fitting as author suggests. Likely to break a piece of the entire housing out. It is not meant to be popped out. It slides backwards fairly easily. And when lined up correctly it slides right back into place very easily. Don't try to pop it out as author suggests.
You can use string instead of plastic card
Do NOT use a plastic trim tool as damage can occur. Simply apply tape and pull to rear: czcams.com/video/WVP2VbpKbqM/video.html
There are 4 guide pins to be engaged when reinstalling. Simply slide back into place from the rear, making sure that guides pins are aligned before sliding into place.
Thank you for this tip. Worked great with tape and pulling toward the rear!
Thank you for your help 👍
just add wd40 where he puts his card, It helps the plastic slide. The card isn't releasing anything. That "clip" is not a clip. It is more a male/female slide-in /slide out that holds the overhang part of the light assembly. And old dry dusty plastic tends to not slide, so wd40 :)
Not me trying to pop the clip out when it just slides backwards 🤣
Probably should have mentioned that you never touch the bulbs with bare hands or fingers. always wear gloves to keep body oils off the bulb. 😎👍
I have not been able to get the (right) taillight assembly to come off the plastic latch.
Will try again later using RevoVB's comments.
Cuál es el equivalente a la luz led? Compré luces Phillips {=W21/5W} doble filamento, pero al frenar no enciende, solo enciende la fija. Saludos desde 🇱🇹
Creo que Sylvania hace luces que son del mismo numero (7443) pero son LEDs. Los ví en OReillys hoy, pero vivo en Texas.
www.amazon.com/dp/B01A77TS94/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_E5BJ55D1SS5D48J7TPS6
Unscrew the bolts and pull straight AWAY from the car.
DO. NOT. PRY.
Why is the button brake lights didn't turn on?
Thank you
Thanks -- good!
This was misleading. That’s not a compression clip- the light fixture slides onto that clip
The housing just pops out ( don't need to use the plastic card ).
I'm having the same issues as OP here. Can't get this thing off for the life of me.
someone probably already was in their and broke the clip - these are a total pain if never changed before and the vehicle had been on the road 5 years before oem bulb burned out
your pulling towards the side of the car instead of towards the trunk.. . .