Thanks! Is that the adjustment screw in the photo?The taillights have 3 adjustment screws similar to headlight adjustment screws. You will need to remove the 4 threaded plastic net attachments, two on each side, and remove the trunk trim panel. Then loosen the taillight mounting nuts a bit. Then loosen the adjustment screws, I think they are a 4.5 mm, to move the taillights out to match the decklid.
I tried to adjust my decklid first and made things worse.
Don't pay attention to the dirt.
I didn’t get you looking at the taillight fitment did I … ?The decklid on my '23 M1 doesn't line up at the corners very well. I'm wondering if there is a known fix for this. There is some movement if you push in the corners with your fingers. I didn't have this issue on my 2015. Thanks!
The 3rd is behind the molded carpet towards the quarter panel. It might help to look for Mustang taillight replacement on YouTube.I'm confused. Where is the 3rd adjustment screw? I only see two.
The dealership body shop told me that there was no adjustment when I took my 2015 in for the decklid to taillight alignment .Yeah, but I dont think the dealer would do anything with it, nor would I trust them to attempt to fix it. Most low level dealer mechanics are chimps with wrenches.
The washers aren't necessary. That's what the taillight adjustment screws are for. They work the same way as headlight adjustment screws do.I didn’t get you looking at the taillight fitment did I … ?
Mine are exactly the same as yours (as are my friends)
I’m subbing to this thread as I’m interested in these adjusters, I hadn’t heard of those before.
I bought these, and I was simply going to shim the lights out with them (after I’ve fitted my blank decklid) :
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And you're sure those screws are adjustable? I never would have guessed by looking at them. Last thing I want to do is break the tail light housing attempting to twist those screws.The 3rd is behind the molded carpet towards the quarter panel. It might help to look for Mustang taillight replacement on YouTube.
The dealership body shop told me that there was no adjustment when I took my 2015 in for the decklid to taillight alignment .
The washers aren't necessary. That's what the taillight adjustment screws are for. They work the same way as headlight adjustment screws do.
I'm positive. This is how I aligned my taillights to the decklid panel. You will most likely find that these are turned all the way in. So to move the taillights out you will need to turn adjustment screws counterclockwise after you loosen the three taillight mounting nuts.And you're sure those screws are adjustable? I never would have guessed by looking at them. Last thing I want to do is break the tail light housing attempting to twist those screws.
Ok I just went out and tried this. You weren't lying, they are indeed adjustable. The fitment isnt perfect, but its much, much better. Thank you so much!I'm positive. This is how I aligned my taillights to the decklid panel. You will most likely find that these are turned all the way in. So to move the taillights out you will need to turn adjustment screws counterclockwise after you loosen the three taillight mounting nuts.