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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 09:36 PM
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V8V Trunk Gap?

One thing I've noticed and have wondered about is the gap between the rear lights and the trunk seems to be off a bit as they are not completely flush. Everything aligns properly and there are no other issues. Normal?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 08:03 PM
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What about the other side?
 
Old Mar 20, 2015 | 08:43 PM
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Here is a photo of mine I took last summer. Nearly the same angle.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2015 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by spf1410
Here is a photo of mine I took last summer. Nearly the same angle.
spf thank you for the shot. Your angle is the same as mine where it is flush there, I'm referring more to these angles. Here are both sides. Everything fits properly and seems to all align correctly.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2015 | 10:18 AM
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Your tail lights are out of adjustment is all. There are three bolts on the rear of each light. Remove the inner trunk lining, loosen the bolts for each light slightly, adjust the lights so they match up with the body lines, and re-tighten. There are rubber seals that are supposed to be replaced if you remove the lights, but they may be okay if you just adjust them slightly. If you get leaking after the adjustment you'll need to replace the seals.

EDIT: It also looks like you have condensation in your driver side ligt.
 
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Originally Posted by midwestamv8
Your tail lights are out of adjustment is all. There are three bolts on the rear of each light. Remove the inner trunk lining, loosen the bolts for each light slightly, adjust the lights so they match up with the body lines, and re-tighten. There are rubber seals that are supposed to be replaced if you remove the lights, but they may be okay if you just adjust them slightly. If you get leaking after the adjustment you'll need to replace the seals.

EDIT: It also looks like you have condensation in your driver side ligt.
This is great, thank you a ton for the suggestion. Yes, there is a little condensation on the driver side tail light, will have to check the rubber seals. My first tinkering with the car, looking forward to it actually. Thank you!
 
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A follow up, you nailed it. Easy fix. Thanks again!
 
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A follow up, you nailed it. Easy fix. Thanks again!
Glad I could help!
 
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