Mf1ve
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- First Name
- Mike
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- Mar 12, 2024
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- Huntsville, AL
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- 1993 EG Civic (racecar), 2014 Toyota Tacoma
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I noticed today that the third brake light was slipping out of position, and looking closer, both of the mounting tabs had debonded from the rear window. Here's what I did to fix it:
- I first checked the proper position of the brake light against the window by pushing it into position. I marked this position with green masking tape and Sharpie marks.
- Removed the brake light cover
- Disconnected the brake light wire
- Removed the RTV from the tabs (the tabs were still inserted into the third brake light). You have to get it all off, or the new adhesive won't stick to the tabs.
- Added a strip of 3M VHT "extreme hold" tape on each tab
- Lined up the tape and Sharpie marks, and pressed the brake light into position
- Checked that the tabs were holding well (very well indeed)
- Reinstalled the brake light cover
Took about ten minutes.
I searched around a bit on the forum, and I didn't see any complaints about this problem. Am I that lucky?
Edit - thinking about this, I wonder if the window tint place moved this light out of the way while tinting the rear glass. They might have disturbed the tabs if so.
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