> * * I was very surprised to learn that I'd have to remove the front
> bumper cover to replace a headlight on my '95 Civic. I'm hoping I never
> have to replace my Camry's taillight, because I see no way to remove it.
> Manufacturers love to do stuff like this, probably to drive you to the
> dealer. Volvo 240 airboxes have a nice pair of quick-release clamps to
> open them. You just release the clamps, and then...disassemble the air
> intake, because the cover isn't coming off until you do.

As you put it, I'm actually referring to removal of the plastic
'bumper cover'. I, too, would think that Honda would only do this as
a Dealer Revenue Enhancement measure. Publicly, Honda would probably
come up with the excuse that they're trying to avoid rattles and
looseness in their cars, but its BS. However, I'd think it would be a
rather ineffective attempt to drive business to the dealer: I only
realized that there were more screws when the old taillight wouldn't
release and I glance over at the replacement to see the two screw
mounts from the buttom and then cussed myself. At that point, how
many people would actually want to stop what they're doing and have it
done by a dealer only for the sake of two screws? I think most people
would have done the ripping out as I did. Yippie Kaye Aye (or however
its spelled).