Swapping for clear side markers - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Lverasky · 03-05-2013, 01:55 PM

The side marker is so hard to come out on my car...any tip or video to help me out??

BRZranger · 03-05-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by peace_noel

The side marker is so hard to come out on my car...any tip or video to help me out??

[ame]http://youtu.be/7MxukMxgPVQ[/ame]

Mech.Engr · 03-05-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by peace_noel

The side marker is so hard to come out on my car...any tip or video to help me out??

You'll have to excuse me, I'm going off of memory.
There are metal tabs which you might need/like a mirror to see from the inside of the wheel-well (with "A" and "B" on them, use your new marker as a guide) as you look towards the front of the car, at the top, rear side and bottom, floor side of the marker mount. Try pushing the bottom, floor side one in, from what I can remember you might here a little pop, then go to the top tab (you have to put the screwdriver through a small hole where the tab will line up).

You'll have to do some prying and it kind of just pops out (because it's difficult to get to the third tab), where you pull out the lens, the stalk, and the wiring (obviously, don't yank). Then you just unhook the connector and swap your parts (I did the lens, the light [used the bags to come with it to keep my fingers off the bulb (not sure if that's an issue or not), and the stalk].

Hope that helps. Good luck with it.

Lverasky · 03-05-2013, 03:06 PM

Tried couple times..no luck....

sklimo · 03-13-2013, 04:52 PM

Thanks for the right up!!! My clears are in the mail so will be using this very soon! Thanks again

:happy0180:

sid325 · 03-13-2013, 05:25 PM

Just installed mine and used amber LED bulbs. The OEM were a bitch to get out, but the new clears "Snapped" in pretty easy. Just hope the LED bulbs last forever, hate to have to pull the clear ones.

mike_ekim1024 · 03-31-2013, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Pengasus

Nope, damn thing just won't come out. If anyone is going to have a go at it, please post a video. I can't find a video of it anywhere

http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_...?v=7MxukMxgPVQ

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15560

These 2 combined with this thread really helped me understand how to change them. I know, late reply but just for reference in this thread.

White64Goat · 03-31-2013, 12:58 PM

Looks like he used the Phillips head screwdriver to push on the back of the top clip through the hole. Came out pretty easy in his video (in post #44). I just received my smoked lenses but won't have time today to try and install them plus it's raining out.

Huehuecoyotl · 03-31-2013, 01:56 PM

the side markler design is still a pain in the ass if you ask me

Starscream15 · 03-31-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Huehuecoyotl

the side markler design is still a pain in the ass if you ask me

Considering the engineers didn't put it further into the front bumper, I think we got lucky.

mike_ekim1024 · 03-31-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by White64Goat

Looks like he used the Phillips head screwdriver to push on the back of the top clip through the hole. Came out pretty easy in his video (in post #44). I just received my smoked lenses but won't have time today to try and install them plus it's raining out.

Also, when putting the new ones in I had to "exercise" the new top clip or else it was too strong and wouldn't pop in. Use some pliers or a screwdriver to push the metal clip in a few times. Just don't stab yourself! (I used a socket screwdriver so it's not sharp)

White64Goat · 04-02-2013, 10:34 PM

Installed mine this evening near dark with flashlight. 26 minutes to do both. frs and peace noel, did you guys get yours out yet?

gusbarragan · 04-02-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanakuso

Anyone else havin problems inserting the new side markers? Mine doesn't seem to be as snug as it should be. Possibly one of the clips aren't in all the way but I don't see how to make it sit properly

Did you ever figure this out? My passenger light is snug and the driver side is kinda loose.

sinigang_guy · 04-20-2013, 11:32 PM

the issue i ran into was clip A bending towards the marker. this bending prevents the clip from securing into its slot. you'll have to bend it back, but be careful not to do it too many times. itll break if you do..

mine broke and had to fish it out with a thin blade and thumb tack. surgery.. replaced it with the original pin and it's holding up well..

03-05-2013, 01:55 PM	#43
Lverasky RedBunny w/ Wing Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: PDX, OR Posts: 962 Thanks: 346 Thanked 179 Times in 155 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The side marker is so hard to come out on my car...any tip or video to help me out?? __________________ Firestorm FR-S MT【PDX, OR】I am just driving in normal speed. dont bother

03-05-2013, 03:06 PM	#46
Lverasky RedBunny w/ Wing Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: PDX, OR Posts: 962 Thanks: 346 Thanked 179 Times in 155 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tried couple times..no luck.... __________________ Firestorm FR-S MT【PDX, OR】I am just driving in normal speed. dont bother

04-20-2013, 11:32 PM	#56
sinigang_guy Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: argento frs; 90 mustang gt Location: 619 Posts: 89 Thanks: 39 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	the issue i ran into was clip A bending towards the marker. this bending prevents the clip from securing into its slot. you'll have to bend it back, but be careful not to do it too many times. itll break if you do.. mine broke and had to fish it out with a thin blade and thumb tack. surgery.. replaced it with the original pin and it's holding up well.. __________________

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