rear side marker
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rear side marker
My rear side marker housing broke and today im changing it out. Was wondering whats going to be the easiest way to get to the back to take the nuts off to change? wheel well? thanks
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Just pull the tail light and reach in. Here are some pics that will help
I see you have a Vert. If it's the passenger side its a little harder as the antenna gets in the way. It's a bit of a squeeze that side.
I see you have a Vert. If it's the passenger side its a little harder as the antenna gets in the way. It's a bit of a squeeze that side.
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And be very gentle when you tighten the nuts on the plastic pegs during the re-install. They will snap very easily if overtightened. 
Last edited by Blue 92; Jun 7, 2009 at 12:09 PM.
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Having replaced mine to amber, I can tell you that it is WAY easier to remove the outer tail lamp than to work you arm around the muffler can. I loosened the muffler mounts on the frame-rain and ALMOST lost the hanger bolt inside the bumper bar. VERY close call.
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, do be careful when tightening the nut down on the plastic stud - too much pressure and it will twist off.
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I have a 99 vert... I changed the left side through the tail light hole. The right side is another story! There is a huge antenna in the way! I am going to pull the right rear wheel liner to change this one.
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