8th & 9th Generation Civic 2006 - 2015 9th Gen 2012 - 2015.
8th Gen 2006 - 2011.
9th Gen Chassis Codes: FB2, FB4, FB6, FG 3, FG4.
8th Gen Chassis Codes: FG1, FG2, FA1, FA3, FA5.

Replace tail light lens cover

 
Old 01-25-2010
  #1  
Registered!!
Thread Starter
 
Teasip's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Age: 64
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rep Power: 0
Teasip is an unknown quantity at this point
Replace tail light lens cover

I've got a small crack in the side of my passenger side tail light lens. Is this easily accessed/replaceable through trunk access by pulling back on the trunk fabric cover? Estimate as to time needed from those who have replaced theirs? 08 Si sedan is the vehicle type. Thanks!
Teasip is offline  
Old 01-25-2010
  #2  
Registered!!
Thread Starter
 
Teasip's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Age: 64
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rep Power: 0
Teasip is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: Replace tail light lens cover

Unfortunately it looks like I can answer my own question. I found a DIY at a sister site and you have to loosen/remove bumper to access lower bolt holding in assembly. Best accessed with bumper cover removed/pulled away. Darn!
Teasip is offline  
Old 01-25-2010
  #3  
Premium Member
Hey! Look At Me!! I'm a Supporting Member!!
iTrader: (95)
 
gearbox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: NV
Age: 43
Posts: 51,241
Likes: 0
Received 18 Likes on 13 Posts
Rep Power: 787
gearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Replace tail light lens cover

yeah sedans unfortunately the bumper should come off. you can try and reach behind the bumper and see if its possible for you to undo the single bolt of the taillight. sometimes you can with small arms and tools.
gearbox is offline  
Old 02-16-2010
  #4  
Registered!!
Thread Starter
 
Teasip's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Age: 64
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rep Power: 0
Teasip is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: Replace tail light lens cover

Replaced it this past Sunday with the assistance of my brother. Removed right rear tire, mud flap, and then associated screws. Bumper cover is flexible enough to pull away from corner without having to remove the left side. Used multiple rachet extensions to reach the problem screw on the bottom of the housing. Only hiccup was that apparently a bulb was burnt out so I had to go get one. Other than that, easy.
Teasip is offline  
Old 03-26-2010
  #5  
Registered!!
 
emgilg01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rep Power: 0
emgilg01 is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: Replace tail light lens cover

Can I ask you where you found the tail light lens cover? I need one as well and all I can find are complete assemblies! Thanks.
emgilg01 is offline  
Old 03-26-2010
  #6  
Premium Member
Hey! Look At Me!! I'm a Supporting Member!!
iTrader: (95)
 
gearbox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: NV
Age: 43
Posts: 51,241
Likes: 0
Received 18 Likes on 13 Posts
Rep Power: 787
gearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond reputegearbox has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Replace tail light lens cover

they are only sold as complete units. the cover is welded to the rear housing.
gearbox is offline  
Old 03-28-2010
  #7  
Registered!!
Thread Starter
 
Teasip's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Age: 64
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rep Power: 0
Teasip is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: Replace tail light lens cover

Ordered it from an online dealer out-of-state.
Teasip is offline  
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Honda Civic Forum
Replies
Last Post
Poopies
Archive - Parts for Sale
3
04-20-2017 11:36 PM
Erndog81
Archive - Parts for Sale
14
10-31-2015 03:01 PM
shaejb15
Electrical, Wiring, and In Car Entertainment
2
04-12-2015 11:38 AM
BiGbRoWn
Bolt-on Engine Performance
3
11-21-2001 06:17 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Replace tail light lens cover



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:47 PM.