CT4 V blackwing tail light removal

[Raymond Underwood]

I have a 2024 CT4 Blackwing and would like to remove my tail lights to have a local body shop paint them. I’m not sure how to do it. Any advice?

 

[RDATLTE]

I have a 2024 CT4 Blackwing and would like to remove my tail lights to have a local body shop paint them. I’m not sure how to do it. Any advice?

It's my understanding that the bumper has to be removed.

 

[Dirkbg]

I sent you the service manual instructions. Yes, the bumper cover needs to come off.

 

[Raymond Underwood]

It's my understanding that the bumper has to be removed.

I thought that was only on the CT5 Blackwing?

 

[Dirkbg]

Here is step 1 from the service manual for the CT4:

Likely to get access to these two bolts in step 17. Also, you are supposed to replace the three retainers shown in step 20. That's after you remove trunk trim side gutter, rear trunk trim, and trunk side trim.