Cannot figure out how to remove tail lights! - Toyota Yaris Forums

bL@cKy@Ri$1 · 03-26-2011, 08:00 PM

So I am trying to install hellastyle tail lights on my sedan and I tried and tried to remove the tail lights but I couldn't figure it out! I removed the two 10mm bolts and tried to pull em out but wouldnt happen! Is there anything I'm missing?

ilikerice · 03-26-2011, 08:32 PM

3 bolts. there are 2 along the outside and then 1 more more toward the center of the car. looking at my old ones now

bL@cKy@Ri$1 · 03-26-2011, 08:46 PM

Thanks let me know what you find!

bL@cKy@Ri$1 · 03-26-2011, 08:47 PM

But I think the sedan and hatch are different.

CTScott · 03-26-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bL@cKy@Ri$1

But I think the sedan and hatch are different.

If you look at page LI-123 of the lighting section of the service manual, for the sedan it says to remove the two nuts, pull the connector, and then slide the light assembly towards the rear to remove it. If it is hard to remove, the gasket may be sticking.

bL@cKy@Ri$1 · 03-26-2011, 11:43 PM

Thanks! I'll look through the manual tomorrow! Hopefully I get them out!

JumpmanYaris · 03-26-2011, 11:56 PM

if you need pics let me know it has 3 bolts and a plastic clip holding to the sides of the taillights which you have to reuse for the aftermarket ones

bL@cKy@Ri$1 · 03-27-2011, 01:45 AM

Pics would definitely be helpful and appreciated Jumpman!

JumpmanYaris · 03-27-2011, 03:25 PM

Pmd hit me up if u can 787 432 0065,

JumpmanYaris · 03-27-2011, 08:16 PM

Nothing yet?

goliath1812 · 05-04-2011, 04:50 PM

Well I am having the same problem. I removed the 2 nuts, disconnected the bulb, the light assembly just wont come out....were you ever able to get any pics Jumpman?

Brian · 05-04-2011, 05:05 PM

They're hard to remove for the first time. Wiggle them from side to side while pulling back on them. They will come out eventually.

KevD · 05-05-2011, 01:24 AM

I did this today on my 3dr. Probably pretty similar. Yeah, two 10mm nuts for mine. Then there's a plastic clip. I just put my hand in the access hole (from the trunk) and pushed outward on the assembly while pulling from the outside with my other hand. Eventually it loosened up and then POP! Out it came..

Be patient. You'll get it!

03-26-2011, 08:00 PM	#1
bL@cKy@Ri$1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 24	Cannot figure out how to remove tail lights! So I am trying to install hellastyle tail lights on my sedan and I tried and tried to remove the tail lights but I couldn't figure it out! I removed the two 10mm bolts and tried to pull em out but wouldnt happen! Is there anything I'm missing?

05-04-2011, 04:50 PM	#11
goliath1812 View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Prius, 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 368	Well I am having the same problem. I removed the 2 nuts, disconnected the bulb, the light assembly just wont come out....were you ever able to get any pics Jumpman? __________________

05-04-2011, 05:05 PM	#12
Brian Drives: '07 Yaris turbo, '11 Juke Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 849	They're hard to remove for the first time. Wiggle them from side to side while pulling back on them. They will come out eventually. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3875996

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03-26-2011, 08:32 PM	#2
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	3 bolts. there are 2 along the outside and then 1 more more toward the center of the car. looking at my old ones now

03-26-2011, 08:46 PM	#3
bL@cKy@Ri$1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 24	Thanks let me know what you find!

03-26-2011, 08:47 PM	#4
bL@cKy@Ri$1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 24	But I think the sedan and hatch are different.

03-26-2011, 11:43 PM	#6
bL@cKy@Ri$1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 24	Thanks! I'll look through the manual tomorrow! Hopefully I get them out!

03-27-2011, 01:45 AM	#8
bL@cKy@Ri$1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 24	Pics would definitely be helpful and appreciated Jumpman!

05-05-2011, 01:24 AM	#13
KevD Drives: Blue 2007 3dr 5spd Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Winnipeg, Canada (eh!) Posts: 25	I did this today on my 3dr. Probably pretty similar. Yeah, two 10mm nuts for mine. Then there's a plastic clip. I just put my hand in the access hole (from the trunk) and pushed outward on the assembly while pulling from the outside with my other hand. Eventually it loosened up and then POP! Out it came.. Be patient. You'll get it!