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layzurguy · 08-21-2013, 07:09 PM

Has anyone seen an easy way to remove the "High Mount Stop Lamp" from the vert?

RolltideSS · 08-21-2013, 07:45 PM

Just curious - if you take it off, how are you going to meet the requirement to have a center brake light?

layzurguy · 08-21-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RolltideSS

Just curious - if you take it off, how are you going to meet the requirement to have a center brake light?

I just want to take it off to have the lens smoked to match the tail lights

Jer4251 · 08-30-2013, 08:50 PM

Ive seen it completely removed. and molded smooth. looks great with no brake light in the center. who cares about whats legal and whats not. I see people all the time driving around with no working brake lights. do they ever get in trouble? no. when someone rearends them its not their fault either. do what you like. Ill remove mine one day when I find a set of trim pieces for cheap.

layzurguy · 08-30-2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jer4251

Ive seen it completely removed. and molded smooth. looks great with no brake light in the center. who cares about whats legal and whats not. I see people all the time driving around with no working brake lights. do they ever get in trouble? no. when someone rearends them its not their fault either. do what you like. Ill remove mine one day when I find a set of trim pieces for cheap.

Just don't use the blank that they put on the 2014 vert.

NOW HOW TO I TAKE THE DARN THING OFF!!!!!!!!

Jer4251 · 08-30-2013, 10:29 PM

you want the entire thing gone, or just the lens pulled out? there are 2 screws that go into the bottom of the light to hold it in place, it slides down into the trunk compartment to come out. the actual panel its sitting in is held in place by the 2 side panels.

ill see if I can get you a pic to show you

layzurguy · 08-30-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jer4251

you want the entire thing gone, or just the lens pulled out? there are 2 screws that go into the bottom of the light to hold it in place, it slides down into the trunk compartment to come out. the actual panel its sitting in is held in place by the 2 side panels.

ill see if I can get you a pic to show you

Either the whole thing out or just the lens. Whichever is easier. Killed my back trying to figure it out.

Jer4251 · 08-30-2013, 10:58 PM

if u look up through the holes in the trunk where the light is, you will see 4 green tabs. you need to release the tabs and push them up. these 4 tabs hold the light housing in place. ones its out you can then unbolt the lense from the housing. its not easy unless you have a tool to fit in there.

might help to have something to pry between the housing and the body of the car, just to help keep the tabs released. just be careful.

layzurguy · 08-30-2013, 11:18 PM

Great!!! Appreciate the pics. So, do you drive the 4th gen much? I get mine out every now and then.

Jer4251 · 08-30-2013, 11:25 PM

I try but its got an issue I can't see to track down. It dies after 15/20 minutes. I've replaced just about everything it could be. Each time I think I fixed it, it leaves me on the side of the road. I'm about to give up on it. And drive my 1990 iroc vert when I'm not driving the ZL1. And my TBSS is my daily driver/ work vehicle. Rarely ever try the 97 anymore.

Mpsmith1 · 09-04-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RolltideSS

Just curious - if you take it off, how are you going to meet the requirement to have a center brake light?

There's no such requirement. It's an added safety feature on newer cars, but the law doesn't require it.

Caswell239 · 09-04-2013, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mpsmith1

There's no such requirement. It's an added safety feature on newer cars, but the law doesn't require it.

Up in here in Canada land a third brake like a required on all vehicles on the highway.

911medic · 09-04-2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mpsmith1

There's no such requirement. It's an added safety feature on newer cars, but the law doesn't require it.

So you're saying that compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Saftety Standards is voluntary?

The requirement has been on the books since 1986.

Mpsmith1 · 09-04-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 911medic

So you're saying that compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Saftety Standards is voluntary?

The requirement has been on the books since 1986.

My bad. It not required for cars manufactured prior to 1986 (1994 for trucks). But you have to have it for cars manufactured after that date.

08-21-2013, 07:09 PM	#1
layzurguy Ride On!!!! Drives: 2012 SS Ragtop Join Date: May 2012 Location: Race City USA Posts: 605 View My Garage	Remove Third Brake Lamp Has anyone seen an easy way to remove the "High Mount Stop Lamp" from the vert? __________________

08-30-2013, 08:50 PM	#4
Jer4251 Camaro Addict Drives: too many Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 912 Posts: 1,274	Ive seen it completely removed. and molded smooth. looks great with no brake light in the center. who cares about whats legal and whats not. I see people all the time driving around with no working brake lights. do they ever get in trouble? no. when someone rearends them its not their fault either. do what you like. Ill remove mine one day when I find a set of trim pieces for cheap. __________________ 1990 IROC-Z Vert LS 1996 SS Vert LT4 1992 Z28 Z03 T5 1992 Z28 Z03 L98 2018 Sierra Denali 6.2 1997 Z28 Z4C 1995 Z28

08-30-2013, 10:29 PM	#6
Jer4251 Camaro Addict Drives: too many Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 912 Posts: 1,274	you want the entire thing gone, or just the lens pulled out? there are 2 screws that go into the bottom of the light to hold it in place, it slides down into the trunk compartment to come out. the actual panel its sitting in is held in place by the 2 side panels. ill see if I can get you a pic to show you __________________ 1990 IROC-Z Vert LS 1996 SS Vert LT4 1992 Z28 Z03 T5 1992 Z28 Z03 L98 2018 Sierra Denali 6.2 1997 Z28 Z4C 1995 Z28

08-30-2013, 10:58 PM	#8
Jer4251 Camaro Addict Drives: too many Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 912 Posts: 1,274	if u look up through the holes in the trunk where the light is, you will see 4 green tabs. you need to release the tabs and push them up. these 4 tabs hold the light housing in place. ones its out you can then unbolt the lense from the housing. its not easy unless you have a tool to fit in there. might help to have something to pry between the housing and the body of the car, just to help keep the tabs released. just be careful. __________________ 1990 IROC-Z Vert LS 1996 SS Vert LT4 1992 Z28 Z03 T5 1992 Z28 Z03 L98 2018 Sierra Denali 6.2 1997 Z28 Z4C 1995 Z28

08-30-2013, 11:18 PM	#9
layzurguy Ride On!!!! Drives: 2012 SS Ragtop Join Date: May 2012 Location: Race City USA Posts: 605 View My Garage	Great!!! Appreciate the pics. So, do you drive the 4th gen much? I get mine out every now and then. __________________

08-21-2013, 07:45 PM	#2
RolltideSS Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,069 View My Garage	Just curious - if you take it off, how are you going to meet the requirement to have a center brake light?

08-30-2013, 11:25 PM	#10
Jer4251 Camaro Addict Drives: too many Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 912 Posts: 1,274	I try but its got an issue I can't see to track down. It dies after 15/20 minutes. I've replaced just about everything it could be. Each time I think I fixed it, it leaves me on the side of the road. I'm about to give up on it. And drive my 1990 iroc vert when I'm not driving the ZL1. And my TBSS is my daily driver/ work vehicle. Rarely ever try the 97 anymore. __________________ 1990 IROC-Z Vert LS 1996 SS Vert LT4 1992 Z28 Z03 T5 1992 Z28 Z03 L98 2018 Sierra Denali 6.2 1997 Z28 Z4C 1995 Z28