How-To - Taillight Removal

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  1. 97madness

    97madness Full Access Member

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    Needed a few pics for Jarrett (with two T's) so made a quick How-To. Sorry they're kinda blurry, the GoPro doesnt like it when i have the shakes.

    This is for the Stepside/Styleside beds from 97-03 (pretty sure they would all be the same)

    You'll need a 8mm socket, and to remove the wire(?) that supports the tailgate when its down. Do one side at a time, or you may damage the tailgate.

    Remove the two bolts shown
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    Once removed, pull the light assembly straight back from the truck. You may need to wiggle it a little bit to get it to move.
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    Unhook the clips as necessary, and you're done!
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    Follow in reverse to re-install.
     
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    iowaredneck Administrator

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    nice job, i've done this before and never did a write up. thanks bro!
     
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    Nice write up, it may be different for screws because I never had to remove the wire for the tailgate
     

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