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Crashnet2000 · Apr 18th, 2004, 12:05 AM

i can see 2 plastic tabs that extends from the rear lights. If i press those in it is still stuck there... Is there a way to remove them from the outside ?

JBOO · Apr 18th, 2004, 07:32 AM

Are you trying to remove the whole light assembly or just the bulbs?

Quote: Originally Posted by Crashnet2000

i can see 2 plastic tabs that extends from the rear lights. If i press those in it is still stuck there... Is there a way to remove them from the outside ?

devilsushi2000 · Apr 18th, 2004, 07:47 AM

I removed my lights yesterday to replace them with clear ones. All you have to do to remove the lights is to open the little panels on the inside of the boot, next undo the bolts inside (1 on each side) and then simply pull the light out, this is best done by pushing it from inside. This can sometimes be a bit tricky as the bolt can get stuck so use a bit of force. Finally unplug the lead and reverse the process to put them bacl in.
If you want to remove the bulb circuit board thing however all you have to do is to push the plastic tab in the middle back and pull the circuit board out.
I hope this helps,
Dale

Frodo · Apr 18th, 2004, 08:13 AM

Devilsushi2000 is right. Remove the bolt on each side and unclip the tabs on the side of the housing. The unit should slide out. If you want to remove the third brake light, just unscrew the three screws on the underside of the hatch. Good luck!

Goonery · Apr 18th, 2004, 08:32 AM

Or you could park in a local gas station asn wait for some dumb F*C* in a ute to drive into you that way you get a new set fitted free with the insurance

Crashnet2000 · Apr 18th, 2004, 08:41 AM

ahhh nice guys

Thanks a lot ..

devilsushi2000 · Apr 18th, 2004, 12:04 PM

Does anybody know what tool to use to get the screws undone of the third brakelight?

stryder · Apr 18th, 2004, 01:22 PM

They're Torx screws, I can't remember the exact size, T-20 comes to mind though. You just need to find a torx screwdriver or a Torx bit for a screwdriver that takes the little insert bits.

devilsushi2000 · Apr 18th, 2004, 04:48 PM

Thanks for that, i bought one, now all i need to do is work out how do get my cooper chili pack wing lifted...........any help anyone?

stryder · Apr 18th, 2004, 06:18 PM

Here's threads I found searching for brake light spoiler. (Its not really a wing, and MINI calls them spoilers).

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ight+spoil er

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ight+spoil er

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ight+spoil er

devilsushi2000 · Apr 18th, 2004, 07:20 PM

Thanks stryder, it took me about an hour but i did it in the end and it was worth it!!

Apr 18th, 2004, 12:05 AM	#1
Crashnet2000 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 01:31 AM Posts: 254 Offline	How do i remove the rear lights ? i can see 2 plastic tabs that extends from the rear lights. If i press those in it is still stuck there... Is there a way to remove them from the outside ?

Apr 18th, 2004, 07:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
JBOO MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Netherlands Local Time: 12:31 AM Posts: 325 Offline	Are you trying to remove the whole light assembly or just the bulbs? Quote: Originally Posted by Crashnet2000 i can see 2 plastic tabs that extends from the rear lights. If i press those in it is still stuck there... Is there a way to remove them from the outside ? Digi-Tec MCS Gone Life without a supercharger is boring

Apr 18th, 2004, 01:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 06:31 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	They're Torx screws, I can't remember the exact size, T-20 comes to mind though. You just need to find a torx screwdriver or a Torx bit for a screwdriver that takes the little insert bits. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

Apr 18th, 2004, 06:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 06:31 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	Here's threads I found searching for brake light spoiler. (Its not really a wing, and MINI calls them spoilers). http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ight+spoil er http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ight+spoil er http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ight+spoil er Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

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Apr 18th, 2004, 07:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 843 Offline	I removed my lights yesterday to replace them with clear ones. All you have to do to remove the lights is to open the little panels on the inside of the boot, next undo the bolts inside (1 on each side) and then simply pull the light out, this is best done by pushing it from inside. This can sometimes be a bit tricky as the bolt can get stuck so use a bit of force. Finally unplug the lead and reverse the process to put them bacl in. If you want to remove the bulb circuit board thing however all you have to do is to push the plastic tab in the middle back and pull the circuit board out. I hope this helps, Dale

Apr 18th, 2004, 08:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Frodo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: Italy Local Time: 12:31 AM Posts: 1,453 Offline	Devilsushi2000 is right. Remove the bolt on each side and unclip the tabs on the side of the housing. The unit should slide out. If you want to remove the third brake light, just unscrew the three screws on the underside of the hatch. Good luck!

Apr 18th, 2004, 08:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Goonery 6X therapist My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 13,658 Offline	Or you could park in a local gas station asn wait for some dumb FC in a ute to drive into you that way you get a new set fitted free with the insurance

Apr 18th, 2004, 08:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Crashnet2000 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 01:31 AM Posts: 254 Offline	ahhh nice guys Thanks a lot ..

Apr 18th, 2004, 12:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 843 Offline	Does anybody know what tool to use to get the screws undone of the third brakelight?

Apr 18th, 2004, 04:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 843 Offline	Thanks for that, i bought one, now all i need to do is work out how do get my cooper chili pack wing lifted...........any help anyone?

Apr 18th, 2004, 07:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 843 Offline	Thanks stryder, it took me about an hour but i did it in the end and it was worth it!!

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