355 tail lamp removal...

You have to remove the rear grill or trim panel as the lights are larger than the holes in the panel, this is pretty easy. There is a trim piece which holds the top of the grill to the compartment opening, there are a few screws on the top and two rivits on the underside. You will need to drill out the rivits, just use a small drill bit and take your time so that you do not drill the rivit hole larger of damage the car.
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Next, there are several nuts which hole the rear grill in place. The is one at each end on the lower side which is well hidden, this one is not visible so it is a by hand operation. Shown in pic #2.
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I covered the bumper in plastic to protect the paint.

When reassembling I went to the store and got stainless steel washers and locking nuts(pic 3, old on left new on right)...may be minor but I believe in the details. Also a good time to polish the paint in the normally hidden regions.
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Also, which I forgot to mention, in the first set of pics, there are a couple of nuts hidden behind the trim piece holding the grill in place.

 

And that is why my new ricambi replacement tail-light is still on the shelf..........

 

Good post Cary, time for me to tackle this one too...

 

The bubbeling in the taillights is 'aused by the reverse light being too close to the plastic. Since you're repalcing the taillight assem I highly suggest LED replacement bulbs, just as bright without worry of future damage...if you get the correct bulb it is a direct replacement.
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How different are the LED bulbs from the stock ones ? Anyone have night pics...I was thinking of replacing mine, they're too faded.

 

Kinda bluish...I did mine. They are also not quite as bright as the stock bulbs, but close enough... and no more risk of melting tail lights.

I would recommend the 24 led 1157 from here:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/specs/1157-x24.htm These have the advantage of side mounted leds to help fill out the reflector with light and offer more even illumination than having all forward mounted leds.

Here is my thread with pictures of the 15 led version with side mounted leds.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=165925&highlight=led+tail

 

I believe so. But my advice is worth exactly what you are paying for it.

 

So I am about to order a set, correct me if I am wrong:

1157-x24 LED bulbs
White W24
Wide

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?add_to_cart_button.x=yes&product=CAR&cart_id=5083754.1601&keywords=&next=&viewOrder=yes

Thanx

 

Amazing reverse lights ! So no heat or circuit problems so far ? My outer lights have gone crazy ! The right is twice as strong as the left. Could it be more than just a bulb issue ? Any upgraded bulbs, something like the LEDs for the outer lights?
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I would check that all of the bulbs are good and they are the same type/rating etc.

The LED reverse lights should not change the outers.

 

Agree with Cinemagic, the tail lamps have two bulbs in each one. Your left outer tail lamp has the bulb out on the inside (right side). Often times it is just a matter of cleaning up the terminals. But with age, the bulbs little nipples can wear and melt down from the current. Fresh bulbs should fix it up.