How Do You Replace A Broken Taillight Or Turn-Signal Cover?
Parallel parking and city living mean that taillights and turn-signal covers get damaged or cracked with some regularity. There’s no reason to spend time and money at the shop when you can easily replace these plastic covers. The following steps work for standard covers, but in some new cars the cover is part of an assembly and you’ll have to replace the whole thing. Purchase a new light cover at your auto dealer or an auto-salvage yard. Call ahead to ensure they have it in stock. Remember to specify your car’s make and model and exactly which light cover you are purchasing (front or rear, left or right). Remove the screws that secure the broken or cracked light cover. Usually this requires just a Phillips screwdriver and can be done quite easily. On some cars, you may need a socket and ratchet. Take care not to misplace the screws. Insert the new light cover and tighten the screws.
