question on the 84 tail lights

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question on the 84 tail lights

February 25, 2005, 11:39:43 AM

has anyone ever tryed to take apart the 84 tail lights? if so how hard was it and how ya did it? thanx

Re: question on the 84 tail lights

Reply #1 – February 25, 2005, 05:00:09 PM

I lost the lens off my tail light about seven weeks ago. I was parked in a tight spot and brushed against another car. I heard a slight click. When I got home I noticed the lens missing. Drove back to the scene of the crime but couldn't find it. Must have just loosened it enough that it blew off on the way home. Had to replace the whole assembly.

Anyway the shop manual says the lens is held on by a strip of butyl seal and you remove it by prying with a screwdriver.

To replace, clean off all the old seal and apply a new one. Taking care not to bunch or tear the seal while going around corners.

I don't know where you can get butyl seal stuff or if there is a substitute.

Re: question on the 84 tail lights

Reply #2 – February 25, 2005, 07:19:08 PM

I've always loved the look of the 83/84 tail lights. but as odd as it is, some 84's got 85 tail lights.

Re: question on the 84 tail lights

Reply #3 – February 25, 2005, 08:21:54 PM

Cougar or Thunderbird?

I think they can be pulled apart with gentle, careful pressure. You may want to stick 'em in the oven for a few minutes at the lowest temperature. It will help the seal to soften and minimize the chances of breaking.
Plus, there's nothing like taillight-pie.

Re: question on the 84 tail lights

Reply #4 – February 27, 2005, 01:55:33 PM

its a cougar and i believe silicone sealent could be the substitute. thanx for all the replys