nissan almera 2004 late model tail light

2004 NISSAN ALMERA
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BHATHIENDRAJAYASUNDARA
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i have 2005 nissan n16 and i want to replace a damaged lamp in right tail light . But I cant remove the tail light, after i remove the two bolts it still stuck when im pulling it out. any idea to remove it? i saw a small round rectangular gray plastic gadget inside, is it have any connection to tail light?
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Oct 14, 2012 at 3:15 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i believe there are 3 bolts. look around for the third.

Roy
Oct 14, 2012 at 3:28 AM
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BHATHIENDRAJAYASUNDARA
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i checked . only have 2 bolts. but there is a small plastic thing inside :/
Oct 14, 2012 at 3:33 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no idea, can you post a picture??

does the new one only have 2 mounts or 3??

Roy
Oct 14, 2012 at 3:37 AM
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KHLOW2008
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That is a clip that is plugged in. You need to pry or pull at the taillight assy to dislodge it.
Oct 14, 2012 at 3:51 AM
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BHATHIENDRAJAYASUNDARA
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I finally did it yesterday. yeah KHLow2008 you are right. I use a spanner to pull the light out. that Clip is little bit hard to remove
Oct 15, 2012 at 3:21 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Yes, taking out is rather difficult as there is littl room for leverage.

Glad to know you have the problem fixed.
Oct 15, 2012 at 6:47 AM