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PostPosted: Thu May 22, 2008 2:50 pm 
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I know there's a Techinfo on this already, but I thought I'd submit some pics of the process that can hopefully be added to it.

Step 1

Remove the entire housing as described in the Techinfo article:

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Step 2

You'll notice some "C" clips along the outside of the housing. To remove them, I used the fishing pliers from my tackle box :P You'll notice the clip right below the pliers.

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Step 3

Using a thin screwdriver, very SLOWLY begin to pry the clear cover from the housing. You'll see a thin line with black sealant in it. Here's where you want to pry. Slice the sealant where it's being stubborn.

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Step 4

Once you have the clear cover off, you'll see the black cover has tabs. There should be 5 tabs and one alignment slot tab. Carefully remove from top to bottom, inner to outer (brights to blinker).

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Step 5

Next, you'll see the 4 tabs holding the orange part to the black part here. Remove from here carefully as well.

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Step 6

Then, reassemble them in revers order. As you insert the black part back into the housing, notice the large alignment slot tab. Insert this first, then the tabs will almost click themselves in, including the back tab. Put the clear cover back on over the housing and replace the "C" clips. If you notice any bare spots without sealant, you will need to reseal this area. If you were careful with the pulling apart, this won't be necessary as the sealant will reconstitute itself with each side.

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Reinstall onto the car and you're done!

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PostPosted: Thu May 22, 2008 5:42 pm 
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I did mine the same way but didn't peel them fully apart, just enough to grab the orange piece.

Good write-up :thumbup:

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mine look great and were much easier to do than the tails!!

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PostPosted: Fri May 23, 2008 3:24 pm 
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Don't you need to switch to an orange bulb for the turn signals when you do this?

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PostPosted: Fri May 23, 2008 7:37 pm 
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UNCCBum wrote:
Don't you need to switch to an orange bulb for the turn signals when you do this?


Depends on your local laws. Here you don't.

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PostPosted: Fri May 23, 2008 7:38 pm 
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Looong4 wrote:
I did mine the same way but didn't peel them fully apart, just enough to grab the orange piece.

Good write-up :thumbup:


If you're careful enough, that's a really good way to do it. I did mine for the specific purpose of showing each part in its entirety so everyone knows what's all involved.

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PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 2:53 pm 
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TrueWildMan wrote:
UNCCBum wrote:
Don't you need to switch to an orange bulb for the turn signals when you do this?


Depends on your local laws. Here you don't.


Yeah, I just think it'd look kind of silly having a turn-signal that blinks white.

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UNCCBum wrote:
TrueWildMan wrote:
UNCCBum wrote:
Don't you need to switch to an orange bulb for the turn signals when you do this?


Depends on your local laws. Here you don't.


Yeah, I just think it'd look kind of silly having a turn-signal that blinks white.


Matter of opinion. Mine blink white and I think it looks fine. All black and silver here. :P

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