removing gen4 corner lamps - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

z168 · 01-14-2004, 02:03 AM

im trying to remove the corner lamps. ive figured out the top plastic clip but cant seem to remove the clip that hitches to the outer part of the headlamps. tried to exert effort to remove it but im afraid i might break it.

anyone know how to remove this properly?

prana · 01-14-2004, 03:32 AM

you should jus pop the top little plastic screw then slide the light straight out... you kinda have to push on the side as you pull out

z168 · 01-14-2004, 07:56 PM

you mean i have to pull it out forward and push a bit on the side outward? i tried that but let me have a try again later

thanks for the help prana

grapefury · 01-14-2004, 09:05 PM

the light slides out toward the front of the car

prana · 01-15-2004, 07:45 AM

you apply pressure to the side while pulling out...

SKYravefever · 01-15-2004, 12:51 PM

I'm pretty sure the owners manual tells you how to do it, but I could be wrong. As mentioned above, you need to pry out the self-tapping screw. Slide and pull the lamp out. Takes some patience since you don't want to snap the clip.

z168 · 01-16-2004, 01:58 AM

hehe poor noob me

cant figure out how to remove the corner lamps. i dont get to look at my car except at night when i get home from work

im doing an amber color on my corners like how thisdj78 did on his. ill probably do this on the weekend. ill reply on this thread when i do figure it out by then

thanks for the replies

Neon · 01-16-2004, 02:14 AM

after you take out that little pin thingy on the top.

You stand in front of your car, and you pull the corner lamp towards you.

note that there are two clips that hold the corner lamp.
one one the side, where that ugly piece of Yellow plastic is, and the other clip is located behind the light.
be careful not to use too much force to it, cause they break easily (like i did LOL).

good luck on your conversion ^_^

z168 · 01-16-2004, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Neon
after you take out that little pin thingy on the top.

You stand in front of your car, and you pull the corner lamp towards you.

note that there are two clips that hold the corner lamp.
one one the side, where that ugly piece of Yellow plastic is, and the other clip is located behind the light.
be careful not to use too much force to it, cause they break easily (like i did LOL).

good luck on your conversion ^_^

Hi neon,

you mean there are 3 clips inlcuding the top plastic screw?

yosh · 01-16-2004, 03:05 AM

The way recomended by the manual was to tape the tip of a flat head and then slide it between the corner and the headlight and gently pry. I've tried it and it works great.

Neon · 01-16-2004, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by z168
Hi neon,

you mean there are 3 clips inlcuding the top plastic screw?

there is no clip where the screw is.

there are two clips where i described early on.
stand in front of your car, and slide the lamp towards you.

hope this helps

Bigshoguns · 01-16-2004, 04:43 PM

Ok let's define screw and clip.

clip is were a snaps onto b.

Self Tapping Screw: taps and locks inot possition. different from a clip.

ok Top is a STS.

the two clips that are not visible. one is behind the bulb and one is betweent he corner light and headlight.

use a Philips head and pry it it will slip rite out.. trust me ive done it 1000 times. works like a charm.

z168 · 01-18-2004, 12:35 AM

finaly figured it out

was able to remove the corner lamps in one swift motion with no broken clips

also colored the corners into amber. wasnt too happy with the result since the krylon paint tends to spurt out into little droplets thus creating uneven paint bubbles. also it doesnt have a smooth finish. i heard i needed to glaze it or something but didnt have enough time. cant drive the car without the lamps so maybe next time

thanks again for the help dudes