Changing Side Indicators Tutorial

reactcc

reactcc

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Hi guys,

Swapped out my indicators today, and thought I would post up how I did it in case anyone ever needs to know. Its very easy.
Tools:
Small flat head screwdriver or other similar shaped object
Masking tape

Before:
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First off I masked down one side of the indicator, as you need to use the screwdriver to maneuver it out, and you don't want to damage your paintwork.
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Then push the indicator towards the rear of the car to depress the clip holding it in place.
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Whilst you are pushing it towards the rear of the car, insert the screwdriver in the recess and pull it towards you, removing the indicator from its housing carefully.
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Unplug the old indicator by depressing the clip at the point highlighted in the picture, and pulling hard. May take some swearing to remove.
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Plug in new indicator, and place back into housing. Put the side closest to the door in first, then push until you hear it click into position.
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New indicator in and looking pretty:
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There, that was easy now wasn't it? :cool:
 
wow, i wish i thought of this when i did mine, cause i just opened the door and wedged my hand through this tiny ass little gap and popped it out, got a few cuts and all, but i like this method a whole lot better :D
 
yea i decided not to research and just try and pop them out ended up pushing it forward and the screw driver popped out and scratched my car :(
 
Cheers guys, I hoped it might help some people with scratches etc. Duct tape would work better than masking tape, but I wasn't going to put that on my new paint as it was still kind of soft.
 
I lol seeing this as a thread but then reading posts seems like a. Good idea for some.

Instead of tape could use rag over screwdriver Or both.
 
Might have to pick up some on eBay and give this a try.

I guess using an old screw driver that has no sharp edges is a good idea, to lesson the chance of damaging the paint.
 
lancer1993 said:
Might have to pick up some on eBay and give this a try.

I guess using an old screw driver that has no sharp edges is a good idea, to lesson the chance of damaging the paint.
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I didnt even do that, I got a long flat screw driver, opened the door, looked inside the guard and pushed it out from the inside... No risk to paint ;)
 
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