Does anyone know how to remove the rear tail light units and also the rear indicator/ reverse light? I need to replace mine as the lenses are cracked. Any help with locating these parts would also be appreciated. Thanks
The rear reverse light, On mine, was a real pain the 1st time i tried to remove it. You have to go from the back of the bumper, you will feel the plastic holding mold of the assemble, on either side of this are metal push in clips that need to be pushed in together to release the light unit. I ended up having to remove the rear wheel and the wheel arch plastic protector to get to it and had to use a lot of pressure to get the clips released. Once the unit came free i found it was being held in by a load of dead leaves and mud. but now releases freely. The tail lights are worse, For me at least, if you look at the black plastic molding there is a small pop out disc, remove this and undo the retaining bolt. the unit is help in by 2 plastic pins at the rear of the assembly, It states that you should use a spatchuler wrapped in cloth pushed in between the light unit on body work to prise the light unit forward to unclip it. I thought i was going to shatter the light unit just trying to remove it from the clips one clip snapped but the unit finally came free.
Also got a real problem tried to get the rear light assembly unit out but it is so tight ...yep the spatula method... what a waste of effort more likely to break the spatula before it comes out. Did you have any luck ... got any tips or advice I need to get to the indicators / fog light as the wires seem loose and may have a blown bulb.
Also got a real problem tried to get the rear light assembly unit out but it is so tight ...yep the spatula method... what a waste of effort more likely to break the spatula before it comes out. Did you have any luck ... got any tips or advice I need to get to the indicators / fog light as the wires seem loose and may have a blown bulb.
It's a real pain to get it to release off it's retaining clips just persevere and don't get mad with it, smash the lense unit and your in for a nightmare. i tried again after leaving it for a day and just kept applying a bit more pressure each attempt. It finally popped out but 1 clip snapped no real biggy as the other clip and securing bolt keeps it in place.
The rear light came out fairly easily, not tried the indicator yet , as I am still trying to locate a 2nd hand unit, the new ones are too expensive!
Have you tried looking at the Copens breaking on Ebay? DAIHATSU COPEN BREAKING. Front wings, Bonnet, Front bumper and headlights sold. | eBay is the guy I bought my boot and handbrake off, looks like he's still got bits left. tokyoperformance_2008 on eBay might be worth trying too, has a copen breaking listed. DAIHATSU COPEN CONVERTIBLE REAR BUMPER ONLY LIGHTS ( NOT INCLUDED ) / 02 - 12 | eBay is selling a bumper, lights not included, maybe has them.
