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Danthurs 01-13-2009 03:18 PM

Clearing corners. 97
 
Tools needed.

Phillips screwdriver, long standard screwdriver, Dremel with cutoff wheel, Silicone sealer, tape, file, and replacment bulbs. Either standard yellow, or yellow LEDs.

Here's how they look starting out.
https://www.gmforum.com/howto/tech-i...4/P5090001.JPG

You will need to check this screw. If it's tight you will need to loosen it a little bit.
https://www.gmforum.com/howto/tech-i...4/P5090003.JPG

Then use a long standard screwdriver to gently push the locking tab back. You can then remove the corner.
https://www.gmforum.com/howto/tech-i...4/P5090006.JPG

Now give the bulb assembly a gentle twist and remove the bulb housing.
https://www.gmforum.com/howto/tech-i...4/P5090007.JPG

Now gently remove the rubber seal. You may need to gently pry it free.
https://www.gmforum.com/howto/tech-i...4/P5090009.JPG

Now use your dremel with a cutoff wheel to cut the corner open. Be sure to use safty glasses or better yet, a face shield. Hot plastic will be flying around. Remember, ALLWAY use your PPE.
https://www.gmforum.com/howto/tech-i...4/P5090010.JPG

Be sure to cut all the way around. You may nee to gently pry it free.
https://www.gmforum.com/howto/tech-i...4/P5090011.JPG

The yellow lense will just pop out, might need a little help if hot plastic melted over it.
https://www.gmforum.com/howto/tech-i...4/P5090012.JPG

Clean up the surface with a file.
https://www.gmforum.com/howto/tech-i...4/P5090016.JPG

Run a bead of silicon around the edge.
https://www.gmforum.com/howto/tech-i...4/P5090013.JPG

Then tape it tight to allow silicon to cure
https://www.gmforum.com/howto/tech-i...4/P5090014.JPG

Here they are all done, just need to be cleaned up.
https://www.gmforum.com/howto/tech-i...4/P5090017.JPG

And now installed back on the car.
https://www.gmforum.com/howto/tech-i...4/P5090018.JPG

https://www.gmforum.com/howto/tech-i...4/P5090019.JPG

These are the LEDs that I used.
https://www.gmforum.com/howto/tech-i...4/P5090015.JPG

Easy project. Took about 1 hour to do. Dans scale of difficulty, I'll give it a 3. 1=easy, 10=hard

Just be carefull with the dremel, it can grab and then jump damaging the lense, or worse yet, cut in to your hand. Leather Gloves are a good idea.


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