[transalpian]

I’ve seen many threads describing the method to replace the rear reflectors through the rear wheel arch, and the pry off method from the outside.

I’ve seen mention of the “drill” method, but not seen anything describing that method.

Can anyone describe that approach? Pros and cons?

Thanks

‘Alp

[SM2]

Originally Posted by transalpian

I’ve seen many threads describing the method to replace the rear reflectors through the rear wheel arch, and the pry off method from the outside.

I’ve seen mention of the “drill” method, but not seen anything describing that method.

Can anyone describe that approach? Pros and cons?

Thanks

‘Alp

I imagine can be done not sure I would want to risk doing it without doing it from the backside.

P. S you can do it without removing the wheel. Might be a little tighter but can be done. They're a pain to remove though.

[///M TOWN]

Remove the taillights

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by transalpian

I've seen many threads describing the method to replace the rear reflectors through the rear wheel arch, and the pry off method from the outside.

I've seen mention of the "drill" method, but not seen anything describing that method.

Can anyone describe that approach? Pros and cons?

Thanks

'Alp

Remove the taillights

[transalpian]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Remove the taillights

Can you tell me a little more? How does this work?

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by transalpian

Can you tell me a little more? How does this work?

You can reach both reflector clips on each side by removing the taillights

[transalpian]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

You can reach both reflector clips on each side by removing the taillights

Unless I am missing something, this seems so much easier than the “from the wheelwell” approach. But I don’t hear anyone else talking about this approach.

Am I missing something?

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by transalpian

Unless I am missing something, this seems so much easier than the “from the wheelwell” approach. But I don’t hear anyone else talking about this approach.

Am I missing something?

I didn't do it this way personally

But my understanding is it works

[billypopo]

If you go the wheelwell route, be careful with the first upper bumper clip, I broke them on both sides when I did mine…still holding strong however..

[transalpian]

Originally Posted by billypopo

If you go the wheelwell route, be careful with the first upper bumper clip, I broke them on both sides when I did mine…still holding strong however..

Exactly my concerns.

I can’t help but think there is a way to get these from the outside…

[IM2C]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

You can reach both reflector clips on each side by removing the taillights

Not true

[Shahar87]

Who is taking the glove off and removing one tail light to take a picture?

[IM2C]

Originally Posted by Shahar87

Who is taking the glove off and removing one tail light to take a picture?

I did it the other day in order to upgrade reverse lights to LEDs. No access.