03 G35 Coupe Taillight Upgrade to 06 (But doesn't Fit Correctly)
 

Hey Guys, I just installed a pair of 06 Taillights in my 03 G35 Coupe, but they don't fit flush like the original taillight. They have a wide gap at the top of the taillights. Do I need to grind something down on the taillights for them to seat properly? Check out the Pics.

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Check your install, but it doesn’t seem terrible.

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Yeah, check that install. I did that upgrade last year on my '04 and it fit the same as the ones I took out.

Strange, because they can only go in one way, and its both sides. I'll remove them and reinstall them tomorrow. Will keep you guys updated.

I wonder if the aftermarket bumper or trunk have anything to do with it...

Ok guys, I borrowed a set from my friend's 2006 G35 and they fit perfect. The pair I installed that didn't fit properly came out of a 2007 G35 Coupe, so I guess those are a bit different which makes no sense to me lol

Its definitely not the trunk lid, and I even removed the bumper. This pair came off a 2007 coupe and just doesnt fit right for some reason. I borrowed a pair from my friend's 2006 Coupe and the fit perfect. So I have no idea what's wrong with the first pair that I installed.

Me neither as it's the same part number for those years. Possibly something wrong with the first set you had? Do you have pics of the back of them?

I wonder if the other ones were from a vehicle that took a bad hit that somehow warped the plastic on the taillight housing just enough that it didn't fit right. They are definitely the exact same part number for 2006-2007 coupes.

Yes I was thinking the exact same thing. It seemed like somehow they were both warped.

kinda looks like you tightened the outside nuts down before the other two. try hand tightening them all first then going inside to outside.