hey all, just got a new right front marker light to replace the old one, went in without any problems, I can post a how to on it if any think they need it.
V/R
Phillip

 

I wouldn't need a how to, but some people may i guess? did you just get a oem replacement or did you go with a different color? any leaking?

 

yea exploring how i got mine on was pretty fun, especially when i pulled off my trim and was pretty sure i ahd destroyed the tabs (i didnt i was just being ****)

 

i got an OEM replacement. Its the side reflector thing. I guess it doesnt leak. Its actually an easy fix, I thought it was a seperate bulb at first, like most lights, but then I found out, wrong again. Thought I broke the housing, when all i did was break the light.

 

i just realized one of mine is dead last night. Let's see those instructions. please.

 

front lights:
-unscrew philips head screw on inside of engine bay at top of trim piece,
-unscrew philips head screw underneath the car, disconnecting the trim from the the skid plate
- pop off trim piece starting at top, force is necessary but obviously not tooo much force
-push light holdin thing (its plastic) inward and turn, and you should be able to pull it out, theres two small bars on the edges and two spaces that they have to travel through, change bulb and reverse directions

for rear,
-unscrew philips head screw on bottom of car
-pop off trim, beware i never was able to take the piece completely off (the top will stay connected)
-push in bulb holding plastic thing, turn, and pull out
-replace bulb
-reverse directions

changing the lights all together is the same process except you will need a socket to untwist the flat head piece that ties the actual reflector to the trim, beware not to bend these metal pieces, theyll become hard to put back on

good luck everyone

 

For the reflective lights, lightly pry them out, top or bottom, depending which one, make sure you are prying the light end first. Pull it clear of the molding there, and disconnect the wiring. Then just hook the new light up, check to verify the light does work. And carefully push it back into place. As soon as I get my digital camera charger, where ever it is, I will post a picture how to on this for any others.
V/R
SSG Phillip Batson

 

no no no no please i dunno about earlier yr MINIs but thats what i tried initially and i broke one, which was okay because i had my aftermarket ones right next to me

 

Thats how I changed my side reflector ones, on the front end, with the hood open, you can possibly push the light out. But, be for warned, the side reflective lights on the bumpers, well they break easy.
Phillip