Removing front indicators
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Printed Date: 09-May-2024 at 23:23
Topic: Removing front indicators
Posted By: zeeny99999
Subject: Removing front indicators
Date Posted: 24-July-2006 at 00:29
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Bought some smoked indicators for the front, wow they look nice in the box.... My local garage 'had a go' at fitting them, and said they could not get the indicator out. No futher info.
I had a quick look and it looks like the nuts are rusted to the bolts, is that common on these motors ?
How easy is it to get them out (the indicators), I have a Bently manual and will look it up ! But any tips from you guys would be cool.
I have the complete replacement units, not just smoked lenses, so I would be changing the bulb and plugging the bulb and holder into this new unit.
Ta ! ------------- ---------------------------------------------- ~~NooB~~ Go easy on me ! ---------------------------------------------- 540 Auto - E34 - 1994 |
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Posted By: 540 V8
Date Posted: 24-July-2006 at 01:46
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I replaced my orange with clear a little while ago and found no problems, the whole job took me 20 mins tops. They were a little awkward to get to, but they weren't too bad. Just a bit of patience is needed. Good luck Mike ------------- 
Current:E34 540i Touring 6 speed manual(Mpower bodykit & suspension)& Chrysler Voyager 3.3 V6 auto Previous:E34 530iSE AC Schnitzer suspension. E28 525e auto-Standard |
Posted By: mikw
Date Posted: 24-July-2006 at 04:21
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I agree Mike, just need about 30 mins and a little patience, I fitted clear indies front and rear, I thought they suited silver bodywork check sig.. Cheers Michael... ------------- '06 C220 Sport - '88 E30 325i Convertible 
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.Posted By: NOISUFNOC
Date Posted: 24-July-2006 at 07:27
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The svres that hold them in have a washer built in, so it looks as if they are rusted together, they go into a plastic grommet thing so they cant stick that bad, spray some wd40 on them then try to give them a tighten first to break the seal then slacken them off, depending on what model you have you might find it easier to remove the airbox to get in. ------------- 528 for now |