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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 01:08 AM
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Someone gave me a set of tail light louvers each one has two plastic clips but how do you install these cheesy things?
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 01:21 AM
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Look at the louver rim and you'll see an indentation at the top and one at the bottom. Set the louver in against the taillight lens, set the louvers horizontal, and push the top plastic clip in. It fits between the rim of the louver and the bezel. You may have to work at it to get it in. After the top one is seated, insert the bottom clip. The edge of the clip should seat in the prior mentioned indentations. Been there, done that. They really don't look that bad.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 01:36 AM
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I have them on mine.

The sharp edge of the "clip" fits in between the taillight lens and the moulding (?). Just push it in. They're just as easy to remove if you don't like 'em.

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Clips??

Those are different than mine, I had as prat of the kit longer screws and spacers.
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The clips fall out too easy. I used a thin layer of weather strip glue on the back of each one and attached them directly to the lense
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Clips??

Those are different than mine, I had as prat of the kit longer screws and spacers.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 09:15 AM
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mine had the longer screws and spacers too....here's how they look installed...........

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Oh, yeah. I've got the round taillights. I forget there's different C4's!

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I have the round tail lights that use the clips but I think I like the idea of a bit of clear silicone to hold them,
I love some of the cheesy as I called them one hour custom items,
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