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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Does anyone know how to remove the front and back side marker covers?

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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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Here are the official instructions. As always you may be able to fit your hands/tools and avoid some the pain in removing bumper covers etc etc.

Good luck..
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by VVTiBob
Here are the official instructions. As always you may be able to fit your hands/tools and avoid some the pain in removing bumper covers etc etc.

Good luck..
Thx guy.
Your info is appreciated.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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I was about to make a new thread, but ran into this one, do you know how to replace the bulb for the front side marker?

I could use some detailed instructions or pictures as I've never done this before. Sadly my front right one went out. I have the bulbs.

2004 SC430.

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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by iamtheodor
I was about to make a new thread, but ran into this one, do you know how to replace the bulb for the front side marker?

I could use some detailed instructions or pictures as I've never done this before. Sadly my front right one went out. I have the bulbs.

2004 SC430.

Thanks.
Looks like we have to remove the front bumper.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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First time I've seen these posted... Thanks so much. Should be somewhat easier now (although not nearly as easy as it should be!)
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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Effffff, I have to remove the bumper to just change this bulb?

Lame.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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Just finished upgrading my 02 tails to the 06 LEDs Taillights. During the process I noticed when you remove the carpeted floor garish pieces from the behind and below the taillight inside the trunk there is easy access to the side marker lights on each side. You will have compress the retainer claws to release the lamp but then the whole assembly pops out of the wrap around bumper cover.

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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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Where can I find these taillights for sale?

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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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The entire 06 taillight kit is for sale at Sewell Parts Online at this link: http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/par...l.asp?id=89401

This kit contains the following items:
1 LH Taillight assemby
1 RH Taillight assmeby
1 LH Upper Garnish
1 RH Upper Garnish
2 Taillight Wire Harnesses
2 7440A (A=Amber in color) Incandescent bulbs for the turn signals
1 Luggage Compartment ECU

The ECU is one of the more expensive components and necessary if you don't want to see a brake lamp out icon on the dashboard indicator. If you don't care about it then you can skip that part.

I have to say I was disappointed to see an incandescent bulb for the turn signals and have ordered the corresponding LED equivalents. However the LED tail and brake lamp combo does a very nice job of refreshing and updating the look of the car.
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If you're interested you can PM me for the individual part numbers or tips on the install.
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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v-bob, did you get the leds for the turn signals?? lonfrank
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 09:02 AM
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Ordered, haven't arrived yet.

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Originally Posted by VVTiBob
Just finished upgrading my 02 tails to the 06 LEDs Taillights. During the process I noticed when you remove the carpeted floor garish pieces from the behind and below the taillight inside the trunk there is easy access to the side marker lights on each side. You will have compress the retainer claws to release the lamp but then the whole assembly pops out of the wrap around bumper cover.

Hope this helps.
Thank you, please help.
I pulled out the pieces you are referring to as my rear side markers are out. What I see is what looks like a white plastic thing with louvers (to vent heat from the bulb I'm guessing). How do I remove this thing to get to the bulb?
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There is a screw..see comment #2 above, or just rotate the lamp socket and it should slide out backwards
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