Below is a series of photos illustrating the steps required to
perform this task. The photos also show the internal configuration
and the secondary lenses which cannot be seen until the old lens
is cut off the assembly.
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| Taillight
lens replacement on these cars is not a simple process, as the
lenses are glued to the bulbholder assemblies. The procedure
requires careful removal of the original lens from
the taillight assembly. The following images expose what lies
below the outer lens. |
| Original 1992 Jaguar
Vanden Plas Rear taillight lens. |
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Remove bulb holder. Remove 4 nuts
at each corner of taillight. |
| Front of taillight assembly.
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Rear of taillight assembly. |
| Remove chrome trim from Vanden
Plas assembly (if applicable). |
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Cut around edge being careful not to damage
inner lenses that are 1/4" or so under the outer clear
lens. Remove plastic outer lens from assembly by snipping small
pieces. |
| Remove all of the original lens
from the deep groove. |
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On the Vanden Plas lens, notice the dark and
clear pieces. The dark pieces are from around the edge. |
| Paint the rear face of the new
lens edges black. |
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Set the inner lenses into position (loose
- not glued) and glue the new outer lens into the groove using
epoxy. Reinstall the chrome trim. |
We want to express our thanks to Jim Reminga, of
Rockford, MI, for furnishing these excellent pictures and instructions.
