Rear Reflectors - To Change or Not to Change? - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Spikey · 10-28-2012, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jsedlak

Just wanted to update that I got the reflectors (ordered from IND). They were individually wrapped in microfiber towels (thanks! I needed some!) and then wrapped in bubble wrap. They look perfect and have the BMW markings and everything. Can't wait to install them!

Crummy phone pic:

Fantastic~!

I'm lookin gat getting them too but can't find a write up on how to remove/replace the original ones... When you replace yours, could you possible take some pics/do a mini write up?

jsedlak · 10-28-2012, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Spikey

Fantastic~!

I'm lookin gat getting them too but can't find a write up on how to remove/replace the original ones... When you replace yours, could you possible take some pics/do a mini write up?

Sure.

How do I replace them?

Spikey · 10-28-2012, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jsedlak

Sure.

How do I replace them?

lol that's what i'm wondering

Vitoco · 11-12-2012, 07:46 AM

Got mine 2 weeks ago but havent had the chance to do it.. a DIY with pics would be helpful

jsedlak · 11-26-2012, 03:00 PM

Anyone figure it out yet?

I will attempt in a day or two... picking up the car tonight.

jsedlak · 12-04-2012, 08:29 PM

Done! Was easy.

Make sure the car is cool - you'll be reaching around the exhaust.

They go in by slotting the outer most tab into the outside part of the car and then snapping the rest in. They come out in the opposite way.

Crawl underneath the car and reach up towards the center of the reflector.
Pull down on the center tab and push out
With your free hand, reach around to the outside and pull out the reflector. Pull the two inner most tabs out.
Pull in towards the centerline of the car and out away from the bumper.

The passenger side is a little tight, but keep reaching and you'll get it. Or use a pick tool.

pkim1079 · 12-05-2012, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jsedlak

Done! Was easy.

Make sure the car is cool - you'll be reaching around the exhaust.

They go in by slotting the outer most tab into the outside part of the car and then snapping the rest in. They come out in the opposite way.

Crawl underneath the car and reach up towards the center of the reflector.
Pull down on the center tab and push out
With your free hand, reach around to the outside and pull out the reflector. Pull the two inner most tabs out.
Pull in towards the centerline of the car and out away from the bumper.

The passenger side is a little tight, but keep reaching and you'll get it. Or use a pick tool.

You can do it from the outside i believe. Just like previous models. Need the right tools.

jsedlak · 12-06-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

You can do it from the outside i believe. Just like previous models. Need the right tools.

I figured, but I knew there was much less of a chance of me scratching anything if I went from behind.

11-12-2012, 07:46 AM	#26
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jsedlak First Lieutenant Drives: F30 335i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Morristown, NJ Posts: 346 iTrader: (0)	Done! Was easy. Make sure the car is cool - you'll be reaching around the exhaust. They go in by slotting the outer most tab into the outside part of the car and then snapping the rest in. They come out in the opposite way. Crawl underneath the car and reach up towards the center of the reflector. Pull down on the center tab and push out With your free hand, reach around to the outside and pull out the reflector. Pull the two inner most tabs out. Pull in towards the centerline of the car and out away from the bumper. The passenger side is a little tight, but keep reaching and you'll get it. Or use a pick tool.

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11-26-2012, 03:00 PM	#27
jsedlak First Lieutenant Drives: F30 335i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Morristown, NJ Posts: 346 iTrader: (0)	Anyone figure it out yet? I will attempt in a day or two... picking up the car tonight.