Side Marker Clips
05-15-2007, 05:25 PM
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I purchased some aftermarket side markers. Unfortunately they did not come with the spring retention clips that are found on the OEM's. The OEM clips are (in theory) removeable by pressing the small retention tabs with a screwdriver. Unfortunately this proved to be impossible and nearly destroyed my OEM sidemarker lights. The dealership shows the clips PIA to the lights themselves and don't have a part number for them. Does anyone have any ideas or experience with these clips? Any help is appreciated.....thx.
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Originally Posted by brandsb' post='424816' date='May 15 2007, 06:25 PM
I purchased some aftermarket side markers. Unfortunately they did not come with the spring retention clips that are found on the OEM's. The OEM clips are (in theory) removeable by pressing the small retention tabs with a screwdriver. Unfortunately this proved to be impossible and nearly destroyed my OEM sidemarker lights. The dealership shows the clips PIA to the lights themselves and don't have a part number for them. Does anyone have any ideas or experience with these clips? Any help is appreciated.....thx.
You can try from the fender well? I've used the manual to try to remove the side marks too but it wasnt happening
.I know it more work and small tight space but give it a try.
O one more thing u can check out the parts,accessories,mods on the fourm that might have something in there about side marker removal. 
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Originally Posted by Cwest' post='424830' date='May 15 2007, 07:00 PM
You can try from the fender well? I've used the manual to try to remove the side marks too but it wasnt happening .
I know it more work and small tight space but give it a try. O one more thing u can check out the parts,accessories,mods on the fourm that might have something in there about side marker removal.
.I know it more work and small tight space but give it a try.
O one more thing u can check out the parts,accessories,mods on the fourm that might have something in there about side marker removal.
05-16-2007, 07:22 AM
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The problem is not removing the side markers; just slide them back and pull towards you. The problem is finding the retention clip that holds the side markers to the vehicle.
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