Does anyone know how to removedthe Mark VI tail light lenses? I was able to remove the entire fender extension/filler panel and then I removed the actual tail light assembly from that. But I'm having no luck with removing the actual lens. I have a pair of reproduction ones that were allegedly made with the original molds, they seem to be legit right down to the markings. But I don't know if the old ones are glued in or if they just press in. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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I think they glue in, or its stuck into butyl tape. Either way not actually attached with a fastener into the chrome part if you are just replacing the red lens portion.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
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Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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Originally posted by gadget73 View PostI think they glue in, or its stuck into butyl tape. Either way not actually attached with a fastener into the chrome part if you are just replacing the red lens portion.What I Own: 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
What I Help Maintain: 1996 CV / 1988 CV / 1988 Tempo
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So like the turn signal lenses I tried to replace this sounds like a huge pain in the ass, unless I can find the whole assembly. So far even the NOS parts I've found have been just the lens. That's twice I've bought U.S. made repro parts for this car that are supposed to be easy to install and found out there actually next to impossible to use, and yet the companies making them maintain a good reputation. I emailed the manufacturer to see what they suggest.
So this is as far as the tail light can be disassembled by unscrewing things
And this is the replacement lens, as you can see it goes quite a ways into the housing, I'm guessing the glue or butyl tape is along the thin edge at the rear of the lens.
Last edited by mercurygm88; 05-29-2022, 11:08 AM.
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heat gun and patience should be able to separate that. A putty knife, utility knife, flat screwdriver will also probably help getting separation as you slowly heat up the joint.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.
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Originally posted by sly View Postheat gun and patience should be able to separate that. A putty knife, utility knife, flat screwdriver will also probably help getting separation as you slowly heat up the joint.
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Get some Sprayway SW958 release spray from Amazon. It is made to soften up the hardened seal. You might have to let it soak overnight.
Get a $2 orange handle pick set from Harbor Freight to help getting into the seal area.
I have had success with a similar release spray/agent, which I can't get anymore.
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Originally posted by Mainemantom View PostGet some Sprayway SW958 release spray from Amazon. It is made to soften up the hardened seal. You might have to let it soak overnight.
Get a $2 orange handle pick set from Harbor Freight to help getting into the seal area.
I have had success with a similar release spray/agent, which I can't get anymore.What I Own: 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
What I Help Maintain: 1996 CV / 1988 CV / 1988 Tempo
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I was able to work around the edges of the lens with a putty knife and it eventually came free, there was some sort of two sided tape holding it in. I used some 3M two sided trim tape I had laying around to put the new lens in. I've used this stuff in the past to hold on badges and rub strips and had good luck.
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Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.
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