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Old May 7, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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How on earth is this supposed to mount to the front corner/signal lights??

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Old May 7, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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I tried different things with mine but the one side kept falling off. I'm trying super glue on the two ends next time!
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slide the back side first going towards the rear...you can press on the lens to make a gap between the plastic(body) and the lens, then slide it forward to keep it in place. Be carefull with the plastic.....
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Old May 7, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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Is it supposed to be flush with the lens or does it bow out?
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Old May 7, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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Mine don't "bow" out but do have a gap at the bottom near the back and I think that's the best it will fit...
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Old May 7, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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Ok, got it now. I bought this off another forum member, but it didn't have instructions. I finally got them on. I wasn't using enough force.

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I had to use a dremel and cut the profile on the back edge back about 5/16" before it would fit and not bow out.
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Originally Posted by crazyE
slide the back side first going towards the rear...you can press on the lens to make a gap between the plastic(body) and the lens, then slide it forward to keep it in place. Be carefull with the plastic.....


If installed correctly, it will NOT bow out. It is a bit frustrating, but push that damn thing in.
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If installed correctly, it will NOT bow out. It is a bit frustrating, but push that damn thing in.
I did, its in now. I was being too gentle with it. Looks good now!!
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I did, its in now. I was being too gentle with it. Looks good now!!
I remember when my buddy was installing those on his new Z. He finally walked away and I got rough with it.
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