emjaybee

Hi everyone,

I bought a replacement right rear tail light for my RX on eBay but I can't figure out how to actually do the replacement. I was able to remove the nuts to unbolt the tail light through the small cavity in the liner (behind the black cover) but I can't figure out how to remove the boot liner in that area to get to the lower plugs to actually disconnect it from the car. Are there any guides on how to do this that I can follow? I just saw a post saying that it was easy but to be careful but not really how!

Regards!


Tail light being replaced

Boot behind the tail light. Removed cover to access nuts but can't figure out how to remove the boot liner to access the connectors

Clutchless

I trust you actually did some searching as I am sure it has been covered. This link is about installing sound deadening and includes discussion and photos about taking the interior apart. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...this-rx-3.html

This thread about installing after market tail lights should also be helpful https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-lights-2.html

emjaybee

Thank you so much! I don't know why it didn't come up in my searches. Will do some reading and see what I can get right.

Thank you!!

edsrx350x2

let me know if you have figured on how to take out all the side panels. I looked at the links there is really no instruction on how to take the panels out.

Clutchless

Look for any screws and remove them, often the screws are in corners or on attachments such as handles etc. Pull on each panel and it will pop out. Start at one corner or side and work your way around. Plastic interior trim tools help.
They are mostly held in with plastic tab things. To replace, line them up and hammer it with the palm of your hand. There are plastic tools made for removing such interior pieces without marking the plastic trim. https://www.harborfreight.com/5-piec...set-67021.html
Amazon also has these tools.

emjaybee

This was great advice, thank you Clutchless! Was able to get in just enough to access the connectors for the rear taillight and swap them over. Woohoo! Thanks again!!