Clear side markers installation question

[FLX109]

Do I have to take my front tire off to install these?
anyone with a easy on trick?

 

[Ulysses]

Makes the job much easier.

 

[Neil - UK]

turn it full lock for a bit more space to work

 

[GimmeTheSpeed]

I didn't have to take my wheels off, if you turn the wheel completely to one side, it will give you adequate room on the oposite side to work with... it seemed like plenty of room when I installed mine.

 

[GimmeTheSpeed]

We were probably typing at the same time Neil. lol

 

[FLX109]

it just looks like that inside nut is going to be a little difficult.
thanks guys

 

[Simms]

it just looks like that inside nut is going to be a little difficult.
thanks guys

That was my problem. I couldn't get my forarm in enough, so I had to remove the wheel.

 

[TCKTPLZ]

Where did you buy the clear side markers? I, like you, have white stripes on my car. I bet they look good with the white stripes...right?

These are the side markers below the headlights and above the foglights...right?

Thanks

 

[FLX109]

Here is some on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33715&item=7955593182&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

 

[BLUESNAKE367]

FLX109, I bought them also, so I guess it is easier if you remove the wheel to get your arm through the access opening? I tried with the wheel on, and turned out, but I could not turn the retaining bolt, seems to be very long threads, how did you do???

 

[FLX109]

I started to do it and said forget it, the car is too closed in on one side to get a jack under it the way I stored it for the winter, I will have to wait for the weather to break to turn it around, thats why I was hopeing I could do it with the wheel on.


FLX109

 

[Blade Runner]

I did mine without taking off the wheels. It's easy but it can be done. If you can get hold of an extra deep set of sockets it helps to get them tight. I had a set that has a coil spring so you can flex the shaft. You guy's with big arms might have to pull the tire.
Don't drop the nut, there hard to find inside the bumper.

 

[Casey]

The key to changing the Side Markers easily is in the tool! You won't need the wheel off, and it can be done in 5 mins if you have this TOOL!!

Offset Ratcheting Wrench similiar to these:

http://www.cumminstools.com/browse.cfm/4,442.html

 

[FLX109]

Well I tried again but this time I thought about it first, I took out the 5 facia screws that hold the facia to the wheel well, in front of the tire, very simple, the facia slid away very easy and gave me a 3-4" gap and was able to reach in and disconnect the side marker and light bulb, took about 5 minutes each side, I didn't even have to move the car, jack it, remove the tire or even turn the wheel.
This worked out great.

 

[VPRTKMIKE]

Try just removing thebolts holding the front facia along the wheel well, then just gently pull facia out to get clearance for yor arm. my arms will not fit through the access hole wheel on or off, the way i do them you don't have to jack up car or even turn wheels.

 

[TCKTPLZ]

Here is some on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33715&item=7955593182&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Thank you very much for that link. I looked all over ebay but could not find them. I just ordered a set.

Do you have any other tips on installation?

Thanks again.

 

[big-n-italian]

QUESTION - i have been thinking of doing this to my car as well. After the clear marker has been installed, are you required to install a yellow bulb, or does it matter?

 

[FLX109]

Try just removing thebolts holding the front facia along the wheel well, then just gently pull facia out to get clearance for yor arm. my arms will not fit through the access hole wheel on or off, the way i do them you don't have to jack up car or even turn wheels.

Thanks Mike

 

[FLX109]

Here is some on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33715&item=7955593182&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Thank you very much for that link. I looked all over ebay but could not find them. I just ordered a set.

Do you have any other tips on installation?

Thanks again.

Just finished, easily done sliding the facia back.

yellow bulb does come with the kit but I don't know if its required to use it

FLX109

 

[VPRTKMIKE]

Sorry i misread, thought you were still having a hard time doing the install.

 

[BLUESNAKE367]

FLX109, thanks for the tip , thats is how I will do mine, BTW, those blue sneaky pete wheel centers on your car? did you paint? they are very nice..

 

[FLX109]

FLX109, thanks for the tip , thats is how I will do mine, BTW, those blue sneaky pete wheel centers on your car? did you paint? they are very nice..

Yes,
I painted them

 

[slaughterj]

Search my name and clear corner markers and you'll find lots of tips - also, I have an article on the alley about this.