how do you remove the tail lights?

[miaveoke23]

im having a hard time getting them off.
im trying to tint them

[cdnric]

Thanks for all the hints, finally removed successfully, note no need to push wiring harness thru the grommet; the chore was getting my fat fingers behind the unit enough to pull straight out, to over come the grip of 2 plastic pins.
Now I need to find out why I'm getting water in the backup light area, Guess I'll need to silcone the joint all around.

[PERFECT_ESL]

i removed my 09 hatch tails yesterday it was quite easy...
remove the 2 bolts philips,
on the other side there are 2 clips,,,
stuck a screw driver in the middle of the gap between the taillight and quater panel, and ply, there are 2 studs,,,
like the headlight,,, but becareful not to scrtch the body when prying...