SRT-4 Taillight Removal & Upgrade by Dustyloins
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02-19-2005, 11:34 AM
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SRT-4 Taillight Removal & Upgrade by Dustyloins
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First photo shows the instructions as received with the taillights. They don't go into alot of detail. They also say you need a 13mm socket wrench and a "panel puller" which I didn't have.
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As you can see from the next photo, a dinner fork works quite well to get the panel plugs out (one on each side). Don't throw them away!
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The instructions say you need to remove the center panel. I did, by gripping the sides and pulling it away from the rear of the car. It
eventually pops out, spring clips hold it in as you can see in the picture. To be honest, doing this step only makes putting the carpet back in a little easier.
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Once you fold back the carpet material, you can loosen the three 13mm plastic nuts holding the taillights on as you see here. The lens will pull out from the rear.
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This photo shows the two bulbs you will remove by twsting them counterclock wise and reinstall by twisting them clockwise. Note the red locking button and the "keyed" collar around the edge of the socket. Hint: Take the larger bulb out first, and reinstall it last.
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Last photo shows the completed install. Tighten the 13mm nuts down to just where they won't turn anymore under mild tension (they're plastic, remember)...fold the carpet back into place, pop in the center panel and reinstall the panel plugs. Don't forget to check operation of the lights before driving off!!!!
Neon2ndGen, NeonSRT-4
Please Read DodgeForum.com's Disclaimer
[IMG]local://upfiles/289/85599EF94BF44364A75B225813AFEF17.jpg[/IMG]
First photo shows the instructions as received with the taillights. They don't go into alot of detail. They also say you need a 13mm socket wrench and a "panel puller" which I didn't have.
[IMG]local://upfiles/289/9298203EA9CE4E44809714666F395F02.jpg[/IMG]
As you can see from the next photo, a dinner fork works quite well to get the panel plugs out (one on each side). Don't throw them away!
[IMG]local://upfiles/289/45A7EF9818BA4BA29BBC9CDE739E67C5.jpg[/IMG]
The instructions say you need to remove the center panel. I did, by gripping the sides and pulling it away from the rear of the car. It
eventually pops out, spring clips hold it in as you can see in the picture. To be honest, doing this step only makes putting the carpet back in a little easier.
[IMG]local://upfiles/289/DC28BFBB637649B4B42C6DD23247248F.jpg[/IMG]
Once you fold back the carpet material, you can loosen the three 13mm plastic nuts holding the taillights on as you see here. The lens will pull out from the rear.
[IMG]local://upfiles/289/B67B9C5042CB4FCF99328753104BD7E7.jpg[/IMG]
This photo shows the two bulbs you will remove by twsting them counterclock wise and reinstall by twisting them clockwise. Note the red locking button and the "keyed" collar around the edge of the socket. Hint: Take the larger bulb out first, and reinstall it last.
[IMG]local://upfiles/289/046FE48EB41C4A1A9C9ACA33380ECFF4.jpg[/IMG]
Last photo shows the completed install. Tighten the 13mm nuts down to just where they won't turn anymore under mild tension (they're plastic, remember)...fold the carpet back into place, pop in the center panel and reinstall the panel plugs. Don't forget to check operation of the lights before driving off!!!!
Neon2ndGen, NeonSRT-4