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Old Aug 22nd, 2006, 07:32 PM
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DIY Fitting clear side repeators - Help!

Hi Guys and Gals...

apologies if this has already been covered (i can't find it)....

Does anyone have a "how to..." or at least could fill me in on how to change my monstrous amber side repeaters for the spanky new clear ones i have just purchased...

I have the parts, I have the bulbs....I just need a clue

any help would be much appreciated...
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Old Aug 22nd, 2006, 07:34 PM
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I thought it was just a straight swop

reach down, graze hand, replace bulb....
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Old Aug 22nd, 2006, 07:48 PM
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Do you have just the indicator cover or a shark gill? For just the indicator cover I got a screwdriver in at the front of the old cover and with a little leverage it popped out. Then turn the L shaped assembly behind through about 30 degrees while holding onto the indicator cover and it will come off.

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Old Aug 22nd, 2006, 07:59 PM
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Instructions and pics here on my web site here: http://martinlewis.co.uk/ml/mini-side-repeater-change/

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Old Aug 22nd, 2006, 08:04 PM
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One thing I noticed. To avoid a 'fried egg' look I got silvered indicators. Then I found they didn't look as bright as I'd like so I swapped the clear indicators for jewel indicators.

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Old Aug 22nd, 2006, 08:16 PM
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thanx guys...the are the ultra jewel indicators - no gills - i'll do it after stuffin my facce on chips

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If you get stuck gimme a shout mate and I'll give you some bad help,

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Old Aug 22nd, 2006, 08:21 PM
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You don't have to take out the side repeater grill as the instructions say, just push the repeater lens in one direction and it will come out, change the bulb by rotateing the back (only goes one way).
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Old Aug 22nd, 2006, 08:51 PM
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small screw driver is the only tool needed, as above just ease it out and change, 2 min job
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Old Aug 22nd, 2006, 09:00 PM
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thanx again guys...karl, i'll try tomorrow lunch in daylight and shout you if i break anything...
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ahh...much better...
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