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Title: Changing bulbs on mirror mounted turn signal
Post by: floridarandy on April 23, 2019, 12:15:40 pm
I need to replace the bulbs. Not sure how the amber lens comes off and don't want to take a chance on breaking it. Would appreciate tips on removing lens to replace bulb.
Title: Re: Changing bulbs on mirror mounted turn signal
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on April 23, 2019, 12:33:55 pm
I need to replace the bulbs. Not sure how the amber lens comes off and don't want to take a chance on breaking it. Would appreciate tips on removing lens to replace bulb.
If there are no screws in the amber lens, then it just "snaps" off, and back on.  No other possibilities that I know of.

Be gentle and use a thin dull blade to carefully lift it up.  Looks like there might be a couple little recesses on the long edge where you can pry?
Title: Re: Changing bulbs on mirror mounted turn signal
Post by: floridarandy on April 23, 2019, 05:02:03 pm
Thanks Chuck. Just as you suggested. LED's replaced by previous owner still functional but wire at base of bulb a bit askew and touch of corrosion. Cleaned them up, adjusted wire and a bit of dielectric grease and all is well.  Both functional now.
Title: Re: Changing bulbs on mirror mounted turn signal
Post by: hdff on April 23, 2019, 07:45:57 pm
So was lightly prying the answer?
Title: Re: Changing bulbs on mirror mounted turn signal
Post by: DavidS on April 23, 2019, 08:05:29 pm
Mine pried off easily on one end .. after I took it off I changed with led
Title: Re: Changing bulbs on mirror mounted turn signal
Post by: floridarandy on April 23, 2019, 08:23:50 pm
Yes, lightly pry with thin dull blade. Remember everything that's 20 years old will be dry and potentially brittle. I found working from coach side of amber lens worked best. There was a pre-existing gap there on mine. Worked slowly toward the front and lens popped off. Clean contacts on housing and bulb, bit of dielectric and you're good to go.
Title: Re: Changing bulbs on mirror mounted turn signal
Post by: DavidS on April 23, 2019, 08:34:59 pm
I resemble that remark... takes a few minutes to get going... thank the Lord for momentum.. man he thought if everything!!

Mine were cracked almost in half when I changed them