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Old 06-03-2019, 12:26 AM
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Facelift Taillights?

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Has anyone done or attempted to retrofit the facelift taillights on the pre-facelift GL? I am looking to do this, but i’m not too sure what all is needed to make this happen.
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Old 06-03-2019, 03:39 PM
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keep in mind that old tail lights have a separate bulb for turn indicator, whereas the new one flashes the brake light, so be prepared for at least different wiring
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Originally Posted by mtm
keep in mind that old tail lights have a separate bulb for turn indicator, whereas the new one flashes the brake light, so be prepared for at least different wiring
I was thinking the same thing, hopefully there’s someone that has already done this. it can’t be that hard, no?
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There are after-market plug and play units available on eBay for the outer corners. I believe that the inner tailgate lights will work with OEM take-offs from a 2017+ model.
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Originally Posted by DaveW68
There are after-market plug and play units available on eBay for the outer corners. I believe that the inner tailgate lights will work with OEM take-offs from a 2017+ model.
Do you mind sending a link? I see some units on there but i’m not sure which ones specifically.
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Originally Posted by quron_southwest
Do you mind sending a link? I see some units on there but i’m not sure which ones specifically.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Left-Outer-...kAAOSwVblcuJPJ

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Right-Outer...oAAOSw5dFc4bhC
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Do you think it’ll work on a pre-facelift X166? I mean I do understand that the turn signal is used by the brake light.
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Originally Posted by quron_southwest
Do you think it’ll work on a pre-facelift X166? I mean I do understand that the turn signal is used by the brake light.
They say that fitment will go down to a 2013 model. You may want to reach out to the seller with your questions....and see if they also offer the inner tail gate brake lights as plug and play after-market parts.
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