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Old May 3, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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need help on removing sidemarker asap

so i was looking at derspeed's thread on removing the sidemarkers but im stuck now. i removed the pins and i pulled out the fender liner. now i cant seem to remove the sidemarker. can someone help me out? or give me a link to a more detailed diy thread? thanks
oh and by the way im vinyl wrapping the sidemarkers in carbon fiber if anyone was curious to what i was doing.
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Old May 3, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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PM me your email address and i ll send you some pics to help you understand how the clip works, i dont feel like uploading it to my website
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Old May 3, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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if im not mistakin there should be a screw from inside just unscrew it and pull off the sidemarker, i have done carbon fiber vinyl on mine too but i took it off matte black vinyl looks much nicer
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Old May 3, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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this clip needs pushed down and away (this is towards the top of the marker)


once unclipped (this is the bottom of the marker), u have to move it around until it comes off these two prongs. the black piece is behind the wheel well

does this help a little
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Old May 3, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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Some have Torx screws some don't. Mine does not so I can't tell you the size.
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Old May 3, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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Should be the same size torx scews that are in the trunk lid at the top of the opening.
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Old May 3, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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thanks for the help people. i have screws in mine so that was the problem but i got it all wrapped up and ill make a new thread with pics
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