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bhigh Aug 20, 2009 11:37 PM

Need to replace center tail light, have some ?'s
 
So like most of you i had water accumulate in the center tail light and when trying to fix it, actually made it worse! So i am looking to just straight up replace it, however before i do i had a question.

Firstly, what is the name of the part? Im figuring if i can narrow down my ebay search, or not sound like a goon when calling the junkyard i have a better chance of locating this part and not taking it to a shop and get hammered.

Secondly, what would you think the cost of the part would be?

Sorry for such novice questions, im not much of a car guy and had nowhere else to ask these heh.

Purplehazeir Aug 20, 2009 11:46 PM

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bhigh Aug 20, 2009 11:51 PM

Will do.. also seems as if the part is called a "rear body applique" and gm is charging 400 bucks for it.. thats just insane heh

Purplehazeir Aug 21, 2009 12:46 AM

The center tail light? Do you mean the high mounted stop light mounted under the spoiler? The rear body applique is the large piece that covers the trunk lid from tail light to tail light.

bhigh Aug 21, 2009 06:39 PM

Yes the large piece that covers tail light to tail light that runs across the trunk. its for an 02 bonnie SE

Purplehazeir Aug 22, 2009 12:06 AM

It's $386 here https://www.1stpontiacparts.com/partscat.html

They are a PIA to get off. I replaced mine not too long ago.

bhigh Aug 22, 2009 01:32 AM

good news, found one on ebay for a 100 bucks.. i have had practice taking off the old one so hopefully this one will go in with no problems :)

Purplehazeir Aug 22, 2009 12:46 PM


Originally Posted by bhigh (Post 1388266)
good news, found one on ebay for a 100 bucks.. i have had practice taking off the old one so hopefully this one will go in with no problems :)

Good find! Let us know how things turn out.

bhigh Aug 27, 2009 09:01 PM

well got it installed, everything is A-OK! Slight scuff on it but way better then what i had.

Purplehazeir Aug 28, 2009 12:25 AM


Originally Posted by bhigh (Post 1388718)
well got it installed, everything is A-OK! Slight scuff on it but way better then what i had.

Nice to hear the install went well.


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