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This is a discussion on 5-door wrx reflectors and roof brake light within the Exterior & Appearance forums, part of the Tech & Modifying & General Repairs category; I was wondering if any one knew how to remove the roof brake light on the 5-door wrx? I want ...
I was wondering if any one knew how to remove the roof brake light on the 5-door wrx?
I want to black out the brake light and the rear reflectors, but I haven't been able to find out how to remove the brake light.
What year?, and is it in the spoiler?
Stink-Eye Mob #39
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It's a 2012. It's in the spoiler also.
The light is not really designed to be removed. It is a separate piece, so you might be able to get it out....but it comes pre-mounted, if it burns out they replace your entire spoiler not just the light (same with the rear window washer)
Stink-Eye Mob #39
N.E.R.D. Operative #8
Originally Posted by DemonWRX
- William
First Mods: What to do and what not to do
2012 WRB WRX base hatchback - Stage 1 with a meaty area under the curve thanks to Mattypants @ WTF Tuning, LLC
Previous Cars: 2004 RSX-S, 1998 Grand Prix GTP
"Isn't it amazing how smart you feel when you just aren't being stupid?"
I looked at mine yesterday....it does look like you should be able to get it out if you are careful and take your time. However, you may not be able to unplug it as the wires running inside might not have enough slack to get the connector out with the light (making it impossible to reconnect when you go to re-install).
If you choose to go for it (take pics please), if you lift the hatch about 1/3-1/2 way you will see on the underside of the spoiler that there are two black plastic flaps that can be popped down with a flat head screw driver. The mounting screws should be under those....you will need a bent screw driver to get between the screws and the back glass.
Stink-Eye Mob #39
N.E.R.D. Operative #8
Be careful with how dark you make them. Too many people darken them so much their brake lights are virtually invisible, especially on a sunny day. This makes your car very dangerous to yourself and other drivers who won't see you slowing down or stopping!
Technically it's also illegal to do this so you can risk getting a ticket. The darker you make them, the more likely you'll be to get a ticket from your local Barney Fife.
Scott
Past Subies - '11 STI Limited stage 1+ and '04 STi stage 2+
'13 Wrangler Rubicon - custom front bumper w/12k lb winch & off-road lights, skid plates, diff guards, etc.
'04 Porsche 911 Turbo GT2 clone 600 HP/TQ
'77 F-150 heavily modded for off-roading
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If you want them to be darker, but don't want to deal with getting hassled by tha law, you could do the 'remove the clear plastic and paint the silver' trick.....it is a bit of work, but looks neat:
Modded 08/09/10 Impreza Hatch Tail light Teaser! - NASIOC
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