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tca4 · 10-02-2006, 11:32 PM

Hmm a little confuse.. maybe someone with a DIY writeup would be excellent :D

bigsky2 · 10-02-2006, 11:44 PM

AHH here we go.

1) Disconnect negative battery terminal
2) Remove stock tail light assembly
3) Disconnect stock light plug from body side plug (the plastic plugs that snap together are known as the molex)
4) From the BODY side, disconnect each Female Molex Pin.

There is a total of 6 pins, and you will need to "map out" which wire matches up with the OPERATIONAL function of the each wire on the JDM tail light. Take a close look at the transplant page at http://www.k4.dion.ne.jp/~vitz/RStail.htm# to determine this.

The female molex pins look like slits. You can use a Female Molex Pin Removal Tool if you have one that works with pins this small, or you can use a sewing needle, flat head microscrewdriver, or some other tool that is thin enough (and sturdy enough) to push down the clips that lock each pin it its original molex.
5) After you have removed all female molex pins from the original molex connector, fix each molex pin by pulling the clips back out a bit so that it can lock in place.
6) Connect each female molex pin into the JDM connector for the tail lights following the "map" from the transplant page. This is very important, do not mix up where your wires should go. Refer to the transplant page and double check that the body side wire matches the corresponding function the JDM light side wires are intended for.
7) Each female molex pin should snap into your JDM connector and be secure.
8) Connect your new body side molex (plug) into the JDM tail light molex (plug)
9) Reinstall your tail light, reconnect negative battery terminal, and give it a go!

It sounds complicated, but it is real easy. Hyde wasn't lying.
The most painful part is removing the female molex pin connectors from the body side molex (plug). It takes about 5 minutes per pin if you don't have the proper tools.

GabL · 10-03-2006, 12:04 AM

A hair clip (those tiny black ones) will do the job of removing the pin from the connector!

Your wife/gf/whatever should have one. :)

So all the harness, bulbs and connectors are in the package ready to go? Just have to reconnect them? That sounds easy!! Waiting for some pics!

bigsky2 · 10-03-2006, 12:09 AM

Good one GabL.. I've got a few on my wallet because I keep finding them in my car.

Yes, all the bulbs are in place. It's basically plug and play after dealing with the pin/molex issue.

bigsky2 · 10-03-2006, 12:15 AM

I would install mine tonight, like right now, if I had BOTH assemblies here.

But for some weird reason I only received the left side, and the right one is still being held by my best friends at Canada Customs.

tca4 · 10-03-2006, 02:51 AM

So is connector that came with the tails the one that we order for $15?

Linkseal · 10-03-2006, 03:40 AM

My friend's VITZ in HK with close look at LED tail...

bigsky2 · 10-03-2006, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tca4

So is connector that came with the tails the one that we order for $15?

Yes.

Violin · 10-03-2006, 06:10 AM

So you guys get a complete assembly.

Good.

Why not just install the one, bigsky2?

GabL · 10-03-2006, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linkseal

My friend's VITZ in HK with close look at LED tail...

RS Rear Bumper!!!!

GabL · 10-03-2006, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsky2

Good one GabL.. I've got a few on my wallet because I keep finding them in my car.

hahaha, what are you trying to say there? Your hair isn't that long!

bigsky2 · 10-03-2006, 02:46 PM

Yep it's gonna happen today..
I'm going to install ONE tail light (left).

Will post photos of my half ass job later.

Linkseal · 10-03-2006, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsky2

Yep it's gonna happen today..
I'm going to install ONE tail light (left).

Will post photos of my half ass job later.

Can't wait to see ur pic and installation....

Violin · 10-03-2006, 04:55 PM

Molex Pin Removal:
http://www.gruntville.com/howtos/psu_sleeve/page6.php

You should be able to find the removal tool at Radio Shack/Comp USA/similar.

bigsky2 · 10-03-2006, 05:01 PM

Just have to make sure it's small enough for the pins used for the Yaris.

GabL · 10-03-2006, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsky2

Just have to make sure it's small enough for the pins used for the Yaris.

But for us getting the RS LED tail, we don't have to replace the pins right? Just have to take it out and plug into the new connector?

bigsky2 · 10-03-2006, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GabL

But for us getting the RS LED tail, we don't have to replace the pins right? Just have to take it out and plug into the new connector?

Correct

As long as you don't damage the pins during removal from the original molex, they can be reused for the new molex (connector).

w1ngzer0 · 10-03-2006, 07:00 PM

Wow, those tail lights look 10x better then the stocker one.

10-02-2006, 11:44 PM	#254
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	AHH here we go. 1) Disconnect negative battery terminal 2) Remove stock tail light assembly 3) Disconnect stock light plug from body side plug (the plastic plugs that snap together are known as the molex) 4) From the BODY side, disconnect each Female Molex Pin. There is a total of 6 pins, and you will need to "map out" which wire matches up with the OPERATIONAL function of the each wire on the JDM tail light. Take a close look at the transplant page at http://www.k4.dion.ne.jp/~vitz/RStail.htm# to determine this. The female molex pins look like slits. You can use a Female Molex Pin Removal Tool if you have one that works with pins this small, or you can use a sewing needle, flat head microscrewdriver, or some other tool that is thin enough (and sturdy enough) to push down the clips that lock each pin it its original molex. 5) After you have removed all female molex pins from the original molex connector, fix each molex pin by pulling the clips back out a bit so that it can lock in place. 6) Connect each female molex pin into the JDM connector for the tail lights following the "map" from the transplant page. This is very important, do not mix up where your wires should go. Refer to the transplant page and double check that the body side wire matches the corresponding function the JDM light side wires are intended for. 7) Each female molex pin should snap into your JDM connector and be secure. 8) Connect your new body side molex (plug) into the JDM tail light molex (plug) 9) Reinstall your tail light, reconnect negative battery terminal, and give it a go! It sounds complicated, but it is real easy. Hyde wasn't lying. The most painful part is removing the female molex pin connectors from the body side molex (plug). It takes about 5 minutes per pin if you don't have the proper tools. __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

10-03-2006, 12:09 AM	#256
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	Good one GabL.. I've got a few on my wallet because I keep finding them in my car. Yes, all the bulbs are in place. It's basically plug and play after dealing with the pin/molex issue. __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

10-03-2006, 12:15 AM	#257
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	I would install mine tonight, like right now, if I had BOTH assemblies here. But for some weird reason I only received the left side, and the right one is still being held by my best friends at Canada Customs. __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

10-03-2006, 02:46 PM	#264
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	Yep it's gonna happen today.. I'm going to install ONE tail light (left). Will post photos of my half ass job later. __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

10-03-2006, 05:01 PM	#267
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	Just have to make sure it's small enough for the pins used for the Yaris. __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

10-02-2006, 11:32 PM	#253
tca4 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS (white) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Delta,BC Posts: 502	Hmm a little confuse.. maybe someone with a DIY writeup would be excellent :D

10-03-2006, 12:04 AM	#255
GabL I want JDM bumpers! View User's Garage Drives: 5 Dr Yaris RS in Blazing Blue Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 419	A hair clip (those tiny black ones) will do the job of removing the pin from the connector! Your wife/gf/whatever should have one. :) So all the harness, bulbs and connectors are in the package ready to go? Just have to reconnect them? That sounds easy!! Waiting for some pics!

10-03-2006, 02:51 AM	#258
tca4 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS (white) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Delta,BC Posts: 502	So is connector that came with the tails the one that we order for $15?

10-03-2006, 03:40 AM	#259
Linkseal View User's Garage Drives: DBA-NCP91 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 119	My friend's VITZ in HK with close look at LED tail...

10-03-2006, 06:10 AM	#261
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	So you guys get a complete assembly. Good. Why not just install the one, bigsky2?

10-03-2006, 04:55 PM	#266
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	Molex Pin Removal: http://www.gruntville.com/howtos/psu_sleeve/page6.php You should be able to find the removal tool at Radio Shack/Comp USA/similar.

10-03-2006, 07:00 PM	#270
w1ngzer0 Drives: Subaru Impreza Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 73	Wow, those tail lights look 10x better then the stocker one.

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