Ambitious 2017 taillight swap with 2016!

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Mar 8, 2018 | 05:56 PM

#31

vthandi

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Looking for 2017 taillights

Hello Everyone ive been looking for the 2017 tailights if anyone wants to trade 2014-2016 tailights for 2017-2018 please message me on instagram at vthandi

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Mar 9, 2018 | 07:53 PM

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TinoPing

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I have my 2017 tail lights but looking to sell them. If anyone is interested please PM.

May 10, 2018 | 03:46 PM

#33

E46CT

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I actually like the look of the old lights better. nice job.

that's also how it would look for a 14-16 to do a diffuser swap.

May 11, 2018 | 07:47 PM

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TinoPing

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Originally Posted by E46CT

I actually like the look of the old lights better. nice job.

that's also how it would look for a 14-16 to do a diffuser swap.

TY. I feel the only thing 2017 has over the 14-16 in the looks department is the defuser and front grill. Everything else looks better on the 14-16, front headlights, front lip included. The bigger NAV screen on the 17 makes up for it though. Like anything else, can't have it all.

May 30, 2018 | 05:07 AM

#35

dkotoric

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man didn't realize they screwed up the lights on the 17, I have a 16 but like TinoPing pointed out would love a bigger screen of the 17 model.

May 30, 2018 | 06:10 PM

#36

Burrcold

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Originally Posted by TinoPing

To each their own. I would not have purchased a pre-refreshed IS. The changes they made to the headlights (mostly) but also the taillights and obviously the interior changes are what ultimately sold me.

Jun 2, 2018 | 08:48 AM

#37

Joser3is

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anybody want to swap lights

Hey everyone not sure if this is the right place to post this but if anyone is willing to swap me taillights I have a 2016 is350 fsport and want to trade for the new refresh off of the 2017 its a direct swap only thing you really need is the pigtails from each model.

Jun 4, 2018 | 12:58 AM

#38

BippuLexus

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Good work on the tail-light swaps! First time I have seen a 17+ model with 14-16 tails.

I still personally do like the 17+ tails better because of the more aggressive L though.

Aug 17, 2018 | 07:51 AM

#39

zangh

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If anyone is interested in trading their 2017 taillights with my 2015 lights let me know

Oct 22, 2018 | 08:36 PM

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TinoPing

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As some of you guys know, I had a 2017 IS 350 that I retro-fitted with 2016 rear lights. I recently sold the car as I need to move overseas for a couple years so had to refit the original 2017 lights before the sale. Now I'm stuck with the full 2016 tails and trunk lights and harnesses which I only used for a few months. Any idea how to sell these like asap? I have only a week before I need to close shop. If anyone is interested to please PM will give you a super deal.

Apr 25, 2019 | 07:54 PM

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teban

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Quote:

Originally Posted by E46CT

I actually like the look of the old lights better. nice job.

that's also how it would look for a 14-16 to do a diffuser swap.

Yes! This is what I did. 2016 Base with 2017 Fsport diffuser

Sep 20, 2019 | 04:06 PM

#42

LabKang

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Looking to swap with 17+ light

Hey everyone,

I am in the Seattle area and have a 16' IS and am looking to swap tail lights with a 17'+ model. I am in the seattle area. Please PM if interested.

Thanks!

Oct 12, 2019 | 11:04 AM

#43

jtruong0

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Originally Posted by LabKang

Hey everyone,

I am in the Seattle area and have a 16' IS and am looking to swap tail lights with a 17'+ model. I am in the seattle area. Please PM if interested.

Thanks!

I am Interest in swapping with you!!!

Oct 12, 2019 | 11:24 AM

#44

jtruong0

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Lange

To help with this, here are the part numbers you need (for North American cars, other markets vary):

If you have a 17+ and want to go to the 14-16 tail lights:
81551-53270 - Lamp, Tail Outer RH
81561-53270 - Lamp, Tail Outer LH
81555-53270 - Wire, Outer Tail Lamp RH
81565-53270 - Wire, Outer Tail Lamp LH
90981-15011 - Bulb, Turn Signal (Qty: 2)
81952-22010 - Cover, Tail Light Screw (Qty: 4)
81581-53140 - Lamp, Tail Inner RH
81591-53140 - Lamp, Tail Inner LH
81585-53140 - Wire, Inner Tail Lamp (Qty: 2)
90981-11059 - Bulb, Back Up (Qty: 2)

If you have a 14-16 and want to go to the 17+ tail lights:
81551-53300 - Lamp, Tail Outer RH
81561-53300 - Lamp, Tail Outer LH
81555-53300 - Wire, Outer Tail Lamp RH
81565-53300 - Wire, Outer Tail Lamp LH
90981-13043 - Bulb, Turn Signal (Qty: 2)
81497-53010 - Cover, Tail Lamp Screw RH
81498-53010 - Cover, Tail Lamp Screw LH
81580-53160 - Lamp, Tail Inner RH
81590-53160 - Lamp, Tail Inner LH

Jeff

I would like to order a set of the 2016 tail light