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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 06:23 AM
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Default Installing those darn TYC tail lights...

Alright I finally got my tyc's in the mail last night, but i could not get the freakin stock ones off my box! I know i need to reach behind with a wrench or socket wrench and unscrew the two nuts back there, but MAN it's a hard reach...anybody have any luck with this? Also, i think i tried every size EXCEPT for the right one, lol..what size wrench or socket should i use, any suggestiosn on technique that i should be aware of that helped any of you? thanks
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 06:39 AM
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Unless you bought em off e-bay, there should be directions in the box. Im pretty sure the bolt size is 10mm. Its a tight fit to get them off, just be patient.
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 06:41 AM
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toyotaparts4u.com
no directions, just a receipt
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 06:49 AM
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its almost 3 here, so im not going to go searching for the instructions now, but i'll try to scan em for you tomorrow. They will be VERY helpful.
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 06:50 AM
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I uploaded some install photos a while back:

http://www.scionreview.com/modules.p...bnails&album=4

It is indeed a 10mm nut. It shouldn't be on there too tightly but if someone in Takaoka got too enthusiastic with it, try a socket wrench with universal joint and 3" extension. Loosen it, then carefully remove the nut by hand or with a magnetic nut driver. Believe me, you don't want to drop it ...
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Uno1200mob
its almost 3 here, so im not going to go searching for the instructions now, but i'll try to scan em for you tomorrow. They will be VERY helpful.
awesome, if u could get those to me, it'd be WAYYYYYYYYYYY appriciated.

and to the other guy, thanks for the pictures, but i wanna see these isntructions
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 08:55 AM
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Somehow I always seem to be "the other guy"
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 12:39 PM
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here are more pics

simple install
http://www.dje2.com/gallery/sciontech05
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THATS what i freakin need and i could do the job in 20 minutes i'm sure
could not find all my step dads REAL tools and he wasn't there when i was trying to install it
i'll have to call him up this afternoon and ask if he has em, thanks again EVERYBODY, and thanks again other guy ;-)
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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I used a Craftsman 10 mm long socket, and universal joint. Total time was prolly 15 minutes from the time I took the tools out of the box to checking to make sure the installed lights worked.
Old Jul 2, 2004 | 03:06 AM
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PROBLEM SOLVED
THEY'RE.........INSTALLED BABY!!
thanks all for ur help, the 10 mm socket did it
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