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Old 03-12-2004, 08:58 AM
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Default Safe removal of side repeaters

I've bought some clear side repeaters but I'm concerned that I'm going to damage the bodywork trying to remove the current orange repeaters.

Is there a safe way to remove them? They seem to fit rather tightly and I realise how delicate the bodywork is.

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Old 03-12-2004, 09:27 AM
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I used electrical tape on around the light to prevent scratches. then a small flat head. Pops out
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If you are not comfortable with a screwdriver, try a 3/4" wide plastic putty knife/scraper with Blue 3M masking tape on the tool and on the paint around the light. Be sure the car is clean before adding tape to the fender.<ul><li><a href="http://www.audipages.com/upgrades/clearcornermarkers.html">http://www.audipages.com/upgrades/clearcornermarkers.html</a</li></ul>
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Default I use a platic paint spatula with a screwdriver

Go get a plastic paint spatula (something that you would use to spackle a wall) and put it up against the wing on the back side of the cover.

Use a screwdriver and push forward on the back side of the cover....it will pop out or break and come right out. Either way, it's going to come out.

Here's the tool I use, but use the spreading side, at home improvement stores for about $1.

<img src="http://www.pccchicago.com/images/paul/mp2.JPG">
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