How Do I remove the rear reflectors?

[youo34]

I was wondering how the approach was to remove the reflectors on the 2019 honda civic coupe. I attached a picture for reference of how it looks. Taking a look at it on the car, under the bumper i do see a red tab i can push up against, second option, is to take off the black part the red reflector is attached to to work at the red tab.

Does anyone know the proper method to remove these reflectors?

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[Memnoch]

Did you ever figure this out? I'm attempting the same thing but can't figure out how to pop them out.

 

[hobby-man]

I saw someone replace the reflectors on their hatch and it required removing the whole rear bumper IIRC. Not sure if its the only way but it's definitely A way

 

[Donkeyhotay123]

IIRC, the process is similar, you need to remove the bumper and then unhook all the tabs securing the black trim. The reflectors are hooked into the black trim from the inside.

Be prepared for all sorts of dust and rocks to fall out of the car when you loosen the bumper. You can do it with one person, but it's easier if you had a buddy.

 

[xichigox123]

Ignore the red circle. As you can see, you have to remove the whole bumper. It's easy though. I'd get help because I scratched my tail light trying to put it back on myself.

 

[Donkeyhotay123]

Did you get all the rocks and dust too? Mine had pieces of rubber and a wood screw hiding in the covers. So glad I didnt drive over it.

Protip, double check the edges where it meets the fender. My car had binding in this area and it rubbed off the finish. And that was straight out of the factory.

 

[xichigox123]

Yeah, I cleaned it out when I did the rear garnish swap.

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