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Replaced 3rd Brake light this weekend!

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Old Aug 5, 2019 | 06:50 PM
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Replaced 3rd Brake light this weekend!





Hello All - The third brake light housing lense broke off some time ago so I finally decided to replace it. I was worried about moisture and rain/water getting into and behind the housing. Turned out it sealed pretty good and all dry from the back. Anyway, I ordered a $30 (free shipping) replacement from eBay and it's pretty much a direct fit. It takes 3 screws (Torx T-20 size) and just swap the connectors to make sure it fits and light up before re-install - pretty simple really. Decided to go the smoked out all black look vs factory red or clear housing. I think it looks pretty good!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 05:26 AM
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Yep. It's an easy fix. I'm on my third light...
 
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 05:12 PM
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I did the smoked version in my '04 a while back.....

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