97 tail light swap

[97fbirdgirl]

Ok...so this may be a stupid question, but I really don't know a whole lot about cars other than basic maintenence. I own a 97 Firebird (obviously) and I was wondering if I could swap out my taillights with a 98 (or later)? Are they compatible, or is it more difficult than that? I really like the honeycomb pattern on the newer cars. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

[HokieBird]

Lots of people do the swap because they like the honeycombs better. To my knowledge it is just plug and play with the wiring then bolting them up.


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[SpeedingFirebird]

The honeycomb taillights from the newer FBs are compatible. The swap is very easy. I did this last year with my 95.

[ellik]

yes, you just pull the carpet back in the trunk, undo all the plastic wing-nut thingys, slide the taillight assemply out, disconnect the bulbs from the housing and put them in the new honeycombs, then bolt the new taillights in place.

[shenanigans]

search the appearance section may be more info on it in there.

[97fbirdgirl]

Awesome, thanks guys!!!!!!