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Eclipse Aftermarket tail lights Install Guide

Your Eclipse

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Cleaner rear end
Easy$120–$40030–60 min
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Why do it

New tail lights are one of the easiest ways to update the back of the car.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Turn the lights off before you unplug anything.

Steps

  1. Open the trim

    • Take off the trim.
    Watch this step (Autocity, on a 2006-2012 Eclipse) (2:22–3:22)
  2. Remove the old light

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (3:22–5:22)
  3. Add the equalizer

    • Install the load equalizer.
    Watch this step (5:22–9:03)
  4. Fit the new light

    • Fit the LED tail lights.
    Watch this step (9:03–16:03)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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