Tail Installation! So confused, frustrated :(. - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

erfaniman · #1 09-07-2005, 04:43 PM

So i am installing a right tailight on my 81 300SD. I unscrewed 6 screws, and 6 bolts. I feel no difference. WTF! The tailight is still really durable. WHat did i do wrong? Here's a pic, tell me if u need another. Thanks guys

erfaniman · #2 09-07-2005, 04:48 PM

i unscrewed the bolts in this pic and it is still sturdy as ****

erfaniman · #3 09-07-2005, 04:56 PM

please help

dannym · #4 09-07-2005, 04:59 PM

The rubber gasket is stuck to the body.

There's a chance that it may be adhered somehow by the previous owner.
If you don't see any evidence of glue tap lightly around the inside edges the break the seal.

Danny

erfaniman · #5 09-07-2005, 05:02 PM

thx dan. but im still kinda confused. After i break it, do i have to glue it back on. THats kinda messy, is there any easy mechanical way to take it off. I highly doubt the previous owner glued it.

ayalar007 · #6 09-07-2005, 05:11 PM

That happend to me. It is the years that the taillamp has been there that the rubber gasket seems to adhere itself to the body of the car. Take your fist and bump the back of th tail lamp it'll pop off. The removal of the lamp, at least mine was, diagonal not straight out. The screws in the corner bend seems to make some resistance on the lamp. Try it...you wont break it. Godd luck!

erfaniman · #7 09-07-2005, 05:32 PM

hahahahaah, i did that exact thing ten minutes ago before checking up on the site. thanks anyways!

erfaniman · #8 09-07-2005, 06:21 PM

I am having a lot of trouble lining all the screws with the holes when I em inserting the new one. Does anyone know how to do that?

SD Blue · #9 09-07-2005, 06:40 PM

If I remember correctly, replaced one of mine 2+ years ago, you have to start the screws on the side then push toward the center to line up the rest.

erfaniman · #10 09-07-2005, 06:57 PM

AIght, thanks SD blue. Thats what i started with, and thats all i could get. So i will have to drive around with a loose tailight for a couple of weeks or so until i can get my mechanic to do it for me. HEs a close freind so he wont charge much.

t walgamuth · #11 09-07-2005, 11:56 PM

you can do it. just try again. it is def not rocket science.

tom w

whunter · #12 09-08-2005, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t walgamuth

you can do it. just try again. it is def not rocket science.

tom w

http://www.water-rockets.com/main.shtml

Very nice project...

dannym · #13 09-08-2005, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erfaniman

AIght, thanks SD blue. Thats what i started with, and thats all i could get. So i will have to drive around with a loose tailight for a couple of weeks or so until i can get my mechanic to do it for me. HEs a close freind so he wont charge much.

SD said it right. put the side bolts through first then line up the back ones. It does take a little patience especially if you are using a new gasket.

just keep trying you'll get it.

Danny

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