DIY: UKDM Type R tail lights and bumper removal (7/31 - Pics added)

[BeaterEP]

So I thought I'd just throw up a couple pics since I did this yesterday.
Just some detail stuff of the hardware and wiring, not going to get into all of the body/trim stuff.

Layout of the bulbs in the CTR lights.
This is the driver's side.
Top is brake, left is reverse, right is turn signal.
Same on the passenger's side EXCEPT the turn and reverse lights are swapped, obviously.



On to the wiring.
First off, the OEM harness clip/connector on the turn signal. This is the bit you'll be removing.



Which isn't hard, just detailed.
The clip with the back end opened up:



Front end of the clip (end that plugs into the socket)
Screwdriver tip is pointing at the part you need to pry up to release the wires.



So that's the OEM side.

Here's the new hardware.
PROTIP: us 02/03 guys can use the rear turn signal hardware from the 00-03 S2000.
So if you don't get sockets or just want to use new connectors, order up these parts.

Harness clip/connector (x1, comes in a pack of 5)
04321-S2A-307
KIT, CONN (2P 090F)
(5 PIECES)



Socket (x2)
33514-S2A-003
SOCKET (PY21W)



And bulbs (x2)
33301-ST7-J01
BULB, FR. TURN (12V 21W) (S25)(AMBER) (KOITO)



To open the old UKDM clip, if you want to replace them:

Pry here:



And here:



When you've got it the wires will slip right out.



Just pay attention to where the wires were.
Picture above shows where they should go, but just to be sure here's a shot of the UKDM part with wires still in.



Insert the OEM wires into the new clip, pop the clip shut with some pliers.
Be gentle! If you've got it right the clip will snap in without much pressure at all.
Put the new bulbs into the new sockets, hook everything up and check function.

Hope this helps!

[usedep3]

So I thought I'd just throw up a couple pics since I did this yesterday.
Just some detail stuff of the hardware and wiring, not going to get into all of the body/trim stuff.
...
Hope this helps!

This post is freaking awesome. Those part numbers were not easy to find and after I did the install, I never could find them again. IIRC the same turn signal bulb/socket/pigtail is also used on both the 02/03 and the 04/05 EP3R. Seriously, props man. Thanks for sharing this info.

I might edit the first post in this thread with your info. Great writeup

[Ubeyo]

so the ukdm dosnt light up on the top and the bottom? hows the jdm tails light up? no pics on first post so idk how its supposed to look lol

[theMan_ny]

The USDM blinkers turn into to your brake lights. And the blinkers are moved down to the middle.

[Ubeyo]

Oh cool lol thats how mine are :D

[BeaterEP]

This post is freaking awesome. Those part numbers were not easy to find and after I did the install, I never could find them again. IIRC the same turn signal bulb/socket/pigtail is also used on both the 02/03 and the 04/05 EP3R. Seriously, props man. Thanks for sharing this info.

I might edit the first post in this thread with your info. Great writeup

No problem man! Haha yeah, I had to do some digging to find those numbers, so DEFINITELY wanted to post them up for the masses.
I'll edit my post and type them up, too, just to make sure they stick around if the pics die for some reason.