D_Walt
Active Member
Sharing a quick how-to with on replacing the third brake light on the tailgate of a lr4/lr3. I recently replaced mine due to faded discoloration and water intrusion into rear tailgate through various cracks. All leaks have stopped after replacement.
Part Number: LR072856
Adhesive: 3M Auto Glass Urethane Windshield Adhesive, 08693, Medium Viscosity, High-Strength, Fast-Curing, 310 mL/10.5 fl oz Cartridge , Black
This job requires persistence, but I didn’t find it overly difficult. PITA, yes.
1. I first disconnected the ground terminal - I made three cuts on the left side, with a saw-zaw. Would recommend something more precise but it’s what I had in the moment.
2. Cut across so you can pry those pieces up to gain access to the interior of the light cavity. Use a pry bar (but be careful to not sink it into any metal) to break the plastic to the seal.
3. Once you’ve reached the seal, work your way around with the pry bar, keeping it between the seal and plastic. This will prevent metal on metal contact.
Watch out for the sensor and wiring on the right side, pictured below.
See next post.
Part Number: LR072856
Adhesive: 3M Auto Glass Urethane Windshield Adhesive, 08693, Medium Viscosity, High-Strength, Fast-Curing, 310 mL/10.5 fl oz Cartridge , Black
This job requires persistence, but I didn’t find it overly difficult. PITA, yes.
1. I first disconnected the ground terminal - I made three cuts on the left side, with a saw-zaw. Would recommend something more precise but it’s what I had in the moment.
2. Cut across so you can pry those pieces up to gain access to the interior of the light cavity. Use a pry bar (but be careful to not sink it into any metal) to break the plastic to the seal.
3. Once you’ve reached the seal, work your way around with the pry bar, keeping it between the seal and plastic. This will prevent metal on metal contact.
Watch out for the sensor and wiring on the right side, pictured below.
See next post.