How do you remove the tail lights?

Wrangler98 · 02-20-2009, 04:07 PM

I'm trying to get the tail light housings off my 06 liberty. I only see 2 screws per side but neither light will come off with them removed. I'm afraid to just pull on them for fear I have missed something.

XR · 02-20-2009, 04:45 PM

Remove the screws and pull straight out.There are two posts that go into grommets on the side opposite the mounting screws.Just pull it'll come off.And here's a tip lube the posts up with some dielectric grease before ya put 'em back they'll come out easier next time.

Wrangler98 · 02-20-2009, 06:49 PM

Great, thanks. I figured it was safer to ask before I started pulling on things.

04KJlimited · 02-21-2009, 10:31 AM

just yank it, i used an abs plastic door panel tool to pry the quarter panel side out, after putting blue masking tape on the paint. sometimes they can be a real pain in the @$$

hithere2ya · 02-25-2009, 04:54 PM

Be careful when removing and reinstalling. There is a clear plastic separator piece inside that lays flat which, if it falls on top of the tail lamp due to shaking of the lamp assembly will cause a bulb failure within a few days. Then you will have to either break apart the plastic part r replace the entire assembly. Been there did that got a new tail lamp free because the dealer did it first time. I knew NOT to shake it up when it was time to replace a bulb out of warranty.

01CHEEKEE · 02-19-2011, 10:26 AM

Bump for a good/helpful thread...installed a hitch and harness, ran into this problem!