Thread: Removing L322 Rangie Tail lights

Searching around, I have found this:

Condensation in Tail Lights

Another common problem is the appearance of massive amounts of condensation in the rear tail light housings. A Technical Service Bulletin 86/06/05/NAS was issued on July 25, 2005 covering this issue for 2003-2005 models up to VIN ***5A186201. The preamble to the TSB tries to convince us that condensation is normal, but it then goes on to admit that water can enter the breather tube "under extreme conditions" (this is Land Rover-speak for normal conditions). If water is pooled in the lamp assembly, or the condensation on the lens does not clear when the lamps have been on for 30 minutes, it is advised that replacement lamp assemblies are called for, as follows:
XFB500360..............Lamp assembly RH rear NAS Qty 1
XFB500370..............Lamp assembly LH rear NAS Qty 1
The lamp assembly replacement procedure is rated at 0.3 hours of labor.

My car ran out of warranty 3 or 4 months ago, so what chance have I got of getting LR to fix this, given that the TSB was issued in 2005?

Originally Posted by spudboy

I have taken out the 2 10mm bolts on the side, but can't see what else needs undoing.

Once the bolts are out, the light should come out with a rearward pull. The other side is held in with a ball type socket arrangement.

Excellent - Thanks for that. Worked a treat. I was trying to swing them out and away from the body.

I now have them sitting on the airer above my wood-heater to dry them out thouroughly.

Am going to try running some silicone along the top join where the water looks like it's getting in.

O.K. How do you remove the l.h. side tail light assembly? I know of the two small securing bolts next to the tail gate but it is secured somewhere else. Mine gets water in it and I need to dry and seal the fitting. Jim

The outside edge is secured by a push in fitting. Just pull the light rearwards.

yep it comes of rearwards after the 2 bolts are removed - held in by two strong clips. I have to use a large screwdriver to lever mine off, there are 2 small recesses in the plastic moulding to fit a lever in, with care it’s easy to do with out scratching paint

O.K. Light fitting out..now how do you get into it? Jim

I've never split one apart to check but you could always use the Defender theory of leak sealing.

Hole at the top for breathing, another at the bottom for draining.