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Old 01-11-14, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by magne
I have not got any metal casing.
The part that rattled around inside the metal beam was made of black plastic. And belongs on top of the lens for the trunk light. This black plastic shield was the part that came loose and that was removed.
On my car there is no metal casing on top of that part.
If I take out the trunk light lens and bulb i can stick my finger inside the metal beam it is attached to, and wiggle my finger freely around inside the beam.
I thought it was a metal but it could be plastic. I think we are talking about the same part. So far I'm not hearing anything sliding around but part did seem loose to me when I was changing the bulb. I'll ask the dealer about it on my next visit.
Old 01-12-14, 03:09 AM
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The dealer told me that the part (black plastic shield) was to prevent light from the trunk light to come out on top of the hat shelf and be visible through the back window. In other words to prevent stray light from the bulb inside the metal beam.
Old 01-12-14, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by SonyHome
Anyone know of any good DIY instruction on this? I have all the lights changed except these and not sure where to start. Also when I changed the trunk lights it looks like there is loose bracket behind there. Is there a trick to get that to be more firm? Thank you.

Remove the trunk liner (top/ underside) being carful with the clips - remove reverse light plug and install these... the 921 style


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Old 01-12-14, 08:03 PM
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Ok. I was able to replace them. Thank you.

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