Bozbomber

Does anyone have experience changing 957 side markers?

I purchased a pair of clear side markers but having difficulty remove/unscrew the top screw of the side marker. Appreciate for any advises

vettefan8

Yea that top bolt is definitely a pain. I did mine recently and had to use a little ratcheting wrench with a torx? bit pushed in to it. There isn't a lot of clearance to get a ratchet in there. Obviously pull apart the wheel liner so that you can get a straight shot at it, and then see if you can get something like this. I don't recall what size torx it is (or if it's even a torx), so i'm not sure if this exact kit would help you.

Bozbomber

Thank you vettefan8. It is crazy how little space they have in the top bolt. I was able to reach with my hand but don't have any tool that can fit in there and still have room to turn it. I will get the kit you recommended and give a shot.

vettefan8

Do you remember what size torx the other screw(s) were? That kit only comes with a T15 and T20 for torx, so obviously make sure you order a kit that includes the right size bit that you need.

957 GTS

there's a write up on the interwebz somewhere about it..i believe someone recommended a flexible screwdriver?

Bozbomber

The side market bolts are torx T25 and when I replace my headlight light bulbs the other day, I see a room for access to the top side marker bolt by using either a flexible screwdriver or a flexible ratchet. If this attempt works then we can avoid remove the wheel and entire wheel liner.

I am going to pick up a 1/2" flexible ratchet and give it a try this weekend. I will share the result.

Bozbomber

So I couldn't wait until this weekend to try it out so I did it this evening and like to share the result/experience here.

First, I like to correct the side marker bolts are Torx T27, not T25.

For the passenger side, it is a bit painful that I actually removed the headlight assembly to give me additional access to help remove the side marker top bolt as there is a hose next to it (refer to attached photo) if access from the wheel liner. In order for me to remove the top bolt from the headlight area, I made my own extension (refer to other photo) and it took me about 20 mins to replace it.

The driver side is a easy one that there is enough room/clearance to unscrew the top bolt without need to move the headlight assembly. Only took me about 5 mins to replace.