Anyone installed clear side markers yet?
01-09-2015 | 06:16 PM
#46
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MaxLTV: thanks for the instructions on the side marker replacement. I did it this weekend and it took me 15-20 mins. I was terrified of pulling out the headlights. I did it on the driver's side light, but opted to just wiggle the passenger side light out instead.
Here are a couple additional tips for folks in addition to what MaxLTV posted below:
1. You "can" remove the headlights like he says, but it's not super easy to get them back in and resecure them. I would recommend simply wiggling and applying enough pressure to rip out the current LEDs as is shown on Suncoast Parts' youtube video.
2. When you pull on them, the only thing you risk breaking is the thin metal spring of the old light that's going to be discarded
3. If you do go the route of removing the headlight, the spring you're looking for is a thin metal tab on the end of the light that pushes in easily. Look at the spring on the new light -- that's what you're trying to press in.
Looks so much better now!
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MaxLTV's post
1. Open the frunk and take out the micro-toolbox on the drivers side. In that toolbox find a long black box with scredriver and other tools. There is a special long aluminium stick for removing headlight there.
2. Take that headlight tool and stick in into the hole that was previously covered by the small tool box. There are two holes there - one covered by horizontal rubber plug and one by vertical. Use the one covered by the vertical plug, the lower one.
3. Twist the tool slightly, and the headlight will move forward. Pull it out more by hand, but no need to remove it completely.
4. You will see the back side of the side marker. Now push the spring on the marker with your finger, and it will pop out (marker, not finger ideally )
5. Disconnect wires.
Now repeat in the opposite order to install the new marker. There is no need to use headlight removal tool to reinstall the headlight - it pops in.
DONE. 5 minutes both sides. No need to push, tug, risk breaking anything. Pictures attached below.
Here are a couple additional tips for folks in addition to what MaxLTV posted below:
1. You "can" remove the headlights like he says, but it's not super easy to get them back in and resecure them. I would recommend simply wiggling and applying enough pressure to rip out the current LEDs as is shown on Suncoast Parts' youtube video.
2. When you pull on them, the only thing you risk breaking is the thin metal spring of the old light that's going to be discarded
3. If you do go the route of removing the headlight, the spring you're looking for is a thin metal tab on the end of the light that pushes in easily. Look at the spring on the new light -- that's what you're trying to press in.
Looks so much better now!
_______
MaxLTV's post
1. Open the frunk and take out the micro-toolbox on the drivers side. In that toolbox find a long black box with scredriver and other tools. There is a special long aluminium stick for removing headlight there.
2. Take that headlight tool and stick in into the hole that was previously covered by the small tool box. There are two holes there - one covered by horizontal rubber plug and one by vertical. Use the one covered by the vertical plug, the lower one.
3. Twist the tool slightly, and the headlight will move forward. Pull it out more by hand, but no need to remove it completely.
4. You will see the back side of the side marker. Now push the spring on the marker with your finger, and it will pop out (marker, not finger ideally )
5. Disconnect wires.
Now repeat in the opposite order to install the new marker. There is no need to use headlight removal tool to reinstall the headlight - it pops in.
DONE. 5 minutes both sides. No need to push, tug, risk breaking anything. Pictures attached below.
Stupid question - do the wires just pull off? New part arriving this evening and I'm doing the prep work plus some other maintenance. Difficult to tell without new part in hand.
01-09-2015 | 06:35 PM
#47
Burning Brakes
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From: Milton, GA
Yes. Plug and play. I did not have to remove the headlights to change my side markers. If you place your palm on the side marker and slide it towards the wheel well the front (pointy side) can be pulled towards you and the light will come out. Then just unplug. The new one snaps right in. Not sure if this is proper way to do it but it only took about 30 seconds for each side.
01-09-2015 | 08:32 PM
#50
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01-09-2015 | 09:33 PM
#51
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Can't beat free! My Gt3 is white, and this looks amazing on it. Couldn't be happier. Came in a large box along with a new front spoiler lip, and the box looked like it had been run over and stabbed 50 times. The parts were all miraculously fine. Nice to have car projects over winter - I love spending time around this thing!
01-10-2015 | 02:30 PM
#53
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From: Pittsburgh
I replaced the corners last night. After watching the video I still couldn't get the Orange ones off. I put on a pair of latex gloves giving me a lot of traction on the lense, then I tore the cardboard lid off the box the new lense came in and folded it in half. Slide the Orange lense to toward the tire and then stick the folded cardboard under the front edge. That will let you grab the pointed edge at the front and pull it out. Off in seconds.
01-11-2015 | 01:34 PM
#55
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From: Northern NJ
Was cheaper just to do it at home - no gas to get to dealership. It took less than 5 minutes myself so why drive more than 30 min each way and pay for gas. This is one of the easiest things you can do to the GT3.
03-21-2015 | 06:49 PM
#57
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You're supposed to remove the headlights to remove the side markers. With headlights out, you can get to the side marker clips no problem.
03-21-2015 | 07:20 PM
#58
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03-21-2015 | 07:49 PM
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03-21-2015 | 07:55 PM
#60
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I will say I pulled pretty damn hard on both markers to pull them out with no visible damage to the lights or bumper and no stretching or stressing of the clips.....I don't doubt that removing the headlights might make for an easier removal and negate a problem but I believe they are meant to come out without removing them.....