Replace 2001 Civic tail light -- easy job?

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Mark Adams, Jan 21, 2005.

  1. Mark Adams

    Mark Adams Guest

    My daughter just got a 2001 Civic for Christmas. Today some kid rubbed
    it in the High School parking lot and broke the passenger-side tail
    light lense. I'd like to replace it and I can get a new OEM light
    assembly for about $116.

    My question is, can I replace this myself without a lot of trouble? It
    doesn't look hard -- three or four nuts and a couple of bulb sockets,
    but looks can be deceiving and the Chilton's manual for this year model
    isn't out yet. Is it as easy as it looks or are there hidden "gotcha's"?

    Thanks.
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    Mark Adams, Jan 21, 2005
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    Mark Adams Guest

    Thought I'd include links to pics just because I can.

    http://www.geocities.com/mark9117/honda_smtail-1.jpg

    http://www.geocities.com/mark9117/honda_smtail-2.jpg
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    Mark Adams, Jan 22, 2005
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    ravelation Guest

    It's pretty easy...as straight forward as it looks. I'm a chick and I
    was able to change out my back lights with just a few D'ohs! along the
    way. Mostly due to inattention.
     
    ravelation, Jan 23, 2005
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  4. Mark Adams

    Mark Adams Guest

    Thanks, I feel better about it. I get parts on Friday.

    Yea.
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    Mark Adams, Jan 23, 2005
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    dan martin Guest

    Piece of cake, one handed and blindfolded.

    Dan
     
    dan martin, Jan 27, 2005
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