G5 Tails on

[sumo]

takes as long as swapping tail lights out. Quick and easy. Just pop the glass and remove the 3 torx bolts, unplug harness and its out

 

[soulsea]

takes as long as swapping tail lights out. Quick and easy. Just pop the glass and remove the 3 torx bolts and the two little bolts in the hinges, unplug harness and its out

I think that's right no?

 

[nrcpharmd]

I think that's right no?

Yes sir!

 

[sumo]

I think that's right no?

i stand corrected 2 10mm cap nuts, One on each end of the spoiler

 

[MTB]

Hey where are you getting your 3rd brake light and appliqués from? I am planning on getting this soon but haven't found a place online yet?

Yes as Soulsea posted I got my appliqués from http://oempartsdirectinc.com/accessories/escalade-rear-appliques/ and my third brake light from eBay. Will keep you updated once they are painted and installed

 

[wcsmith21]

The third brake light looks like a quick change out. How hard is it to switch out the stock tahoe taillights for the G5's? I've seen a few different write ups on switching to escalade taillights.

 

[soulsea]

Tail swap:
Remove 2 screws, unplug harness, pull out old tails.
Slide in new tails, two screws in, plug harness.
Done!

A couple of useful tips:

1. Put a rag tween the tails and the bumper when you pull them out and push them back in.
2. As you're tightening the screws for the G4/G5s, apply pressure to the lamps to push them as far outwards as possible before you tighten them, as sometimes if they are to far in they can rub against the edge of the liftgate.

 

[wcsmith21]

wow. that is easy. Got any good links to buy the G5 tails?

 

[soulsea]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-SUBUR...hoe&hash=item1e651f6a2e&vxp=mtr#ht_3827wt_902

Or you can buy escalade oem tails and have SuperchargedSS make you a harness ... that's m0ar $ tho.

 

[wcsmith21]

That is easy. So is there really any difference between Escalade oem taillights and these G5's? I guess Revotec is a good brand? Got the mod bug and been going crazy.