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R50/53 Replacing turn signal and wheel arch light

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Old May 19, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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Replacing turn signal and wheel arch light

A blown truck tread smacked my front end and took out the turn signal and the front wheel arch light. Don't have the faintest idea on how to get to either one of these to replace. Anyone out there done so before? Thanks
 
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Old May 19, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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From: Washington. No, the other one.
Wheel arch light requires removing wheel liner. Turn signal can be accessed (tight fit, tho) with the hood up.
 
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Old May 19, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Got it out but it looks like the housing that the bulb goes into is broken. Don't imagine the accessories houses have such a thing so imagine have to order through a dealer
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 03:32 AM
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not so bad

Originally Posted by putttn
Got it out but it looks like the housing that the bulb goes into is broken. Don't imagine the accessories houses have such a thing so imagine have to order through a dealer
had to replace one

got it from the dealer and was pleasantly surprised that the cost didn't freak me out

you need to take off the bumper cover to replace, but that's easy...then it is three screws to release the unit.

About 30 minutes total if you've ever had the bumper cover off b4.....
 
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