Tips on installing black rear reflector replacements?

RemoWilliams84 · 10-26-2023, 12:44 PM

I bought the replacements, but I can't seem to get the old one's out. I tried following IND's instructions on removing the entire black trim piece, but for the life of me, I can't get the second clip (the higher one) to come loose.

Any tips?

///M TOWN · 10-31-2023, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RemoWilliams84

I bought the replacements, but I can't seem to get the old one's out. I tried following IND's instructions on removing the entire black trim piece, but for the life of me, I can't get the second clip (the higher one) to come loose.

Any tips?

Why not just destroy the clip and advance?

RemoWilliams84 · 11-01-2023, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Why not just destroy the clip and advance?

This is the 2 clips for the whole black piece. You take that out first then un-clip the reflector from it.

BMW DIY Guy · 11-23-2023, 03:38 PM

I will have a DIY out on this shortly, but the short version is... BREAK THEM. I didnt find any reasonable way to get the rears off, without removing the rear bumper.

Sculpin · 11-23-2023, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

I will have a DIY out on this shortly, but the short version is... BREAK THEM. I didnt find any reasonable way to get the rears off, without removing the rear bumper.

Will the video include the front reflectors too? I don't have my car yet but it's coming soon and I just ordered the parts from IND.

Your videos are great, BTW. Thanks for the content.

BMW DIY Guy · 11-23-2023, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sculpin

Will the video include the front reflectors too? I don't have my car yet but it's coming soon and I just ordered the parts from IND.

Your videos are great, BTW. Thanks for the content.

Actually yes, both front and rear with mine coming from IND as well. 8)

T4dey · 11-24-2023, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

I will have a DIY out on this shortly, but the short version is... BREAK THEM. I didnt find any reasonable way to get the rears off, without removing the rear bumper.

I used a longer flat head screwdriver and was able to release both tabs that are referenced in the IND installation video. Wasn’t easy but there wasn’t a need to break them either….

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