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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 12:55 PM
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This is a bit lame, but i can't find anywhere how i get into the side/corner marker lights to change the bulb. I've scoured the vehicle care manual and it seems to show every bulb in the car except these ones.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 01:10 PM
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I've ran into this as well, I've yet to change mine but from what I've found you have to "push in" on one side and it pops out the lens allowing access to the bulb. Have yet to put it into practice however.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 01:21 PM
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We don't have bulbs in our side markers here in Ireland (or Europe ) but from having had both front and rear bumpers off in the past, it seems that they should pop out easily enough. From inside the bumper, there should be tangs/lugs visible, that hold the marker in place, just by tension.

I remember looking at this while I mused over the possibility of hooking up indicator lamps to them. The housing is there, just no bulbs.

Others with more experience will no doubt chime in.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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I've found that the side marker lamps are easily levered out. Use a plastic instrument of your choosing....just about anything will work. Or use a small screwdriver with a cloth underneath to protect the paint.

Or, just reach up from behind and release the bulb socket from the lamps housing....on the rear, at least. Not sure if the front markers can be reached that way

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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sogood
We don't have bulbs in our side markers here in Ireland (or Europe )
that might explain why it's not in the vehicle care manual I was looking at.

thanks for replies chaps.
 
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