I just found this on the garage floor. I know it came from the car, but where should it be?



The car is still running great without it by the way...

 

I googled the part number and it appears to be a rear taillight vent tube. You will be fine, but next time you have your lights out, put it back in.

 

99663145101 $32.18$0.00$21.76Rear lamps - Combination lamps - Vent tube
Vent tube Back 1999 - 2005
Add to Cart Contact Us 99663145101 $32.18$0.00$21.76Rear lamps - Combination lamps - Socket
Socket Back 2001 - 2005
Add to Cart Contact Us OEM Catalog Item NumberMSRPCore PricePrice99663145101$32.18$0.00$21.76
SOCKET

 

Yes, I googled it too and I know it's 28 bucks, but does anyone have a picture of it installed? I suppose I could just take both lights off and check the one that is still installed...

 

It appears it goes on the front side of the lights - so have to remove then to inspect. 50/50 odds! Only two bolts per light and wiggle them out - pretty easy job!

 

yup >>>thats what it is!

 

Was it a contest?

 

Here it is

 

Yes that's what it is alright. I had to replace one of my tail lights and I remember this tube. If you're worried about it at all you can reinstall it yourself very easily.

 

Great pics - but why does the parts list say you need 4 if there is only one per side???

 

Obviously you need 4 so you have spares when they fall off! :-)

 

Knudson Tube

 

Thanks for all those who posted information - I removed the light (naturally picked the side that was OK first) and found out why you need 4. I have replaced it and all spare parts have been accounted for again.

 

Good show! Funny all the diagrams only had one pictured! Guess you have my luck - I lose a 50/50 every time!!!

 

Funny. My company produces actual PTFE based vents that are applied over a hole in the housing. Most every company out there but the Europeans use this solution.. Those are called macaroni tubes and they leak like a siv!

Now back on topic!