How to install sidemarkers?

jrlo997 · 06-21-2008, 10:54 PM

Ok, my search came back with nothing, but how do I remove the OEM sidemarkers (E92 335i, MY 2008) so I can install my color-matched ones? I was told to push on them from the outside and not pry from the back. I feel like I'm going to damage my bumper. The OEM ones are in there pretty good.

Help please!

Thanks,
Jason

aut0sh0cker · 06-21-2008, 11:03 PM

I did mine by heating them with a hair dryer for 10 minutes... then the adhesive just sort of turns to gum. Good luck!

magmd · 06-21-2008, 11:05 PM

yep...just gotta PUSH in.

LOLrance · 06-21-2008, 11:09 PM

heatgun/hair dryer + goo gone worked for me.

.:bHd:. · 06-22-2008, 01:00 AM

I just put a flathead screwdriver behind the reflector and twisted it like the instructions said. It popped out but i had the scrape some of the goo afterwards.

to_riffic · 06-22-2008, 01:12 AM

goo gone and push it out, pops rite now. less than 10 mins.

nyc3r · 06-22-2008, 08:18 AM

Look like op is looking to replace the side bumper reflectors, NOT side markers. Those are the ones on the fender that light up

The heat gun tip is the solution.

jrlo997 · 06-22-2008, 10:13 AM

cool, thanks guys, i'll give it a shot.

oops, yeah, i meant the front bumper reflectors. lol... thankfully you guys knew what i meant.

akack79 · 06-22-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jrlo997

cool, thanks guys, i'll give it a shot.

oops, yeah, i meant the front bumper reflectors. lol... thankfully you guys knew what i meant.

Just be patient and gentle....when i installed mine, I thought I would break the plastic bumper.

SV Concepts III · 06-22-2008, 11:01 AM

One way to do it is carefully use a flat head screw driver to pry between the reflector and bumper. You have to do this carefully as you can bend or break the plastic bumper but if done correctly, you can pry it right off. Then just peel off the OEM tape.

TiAg335i · 06-22-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

One way to do it is carefully use a flat head screw driver to pry between the reflector and bumper. You have to do this carefully as you can bend or break the plastic bumper but if done correctly, you can pry it right off. Then just peel off the OEM tape.

Dont use a flathead...use a THIN butter knife..works much better. And you won't get a dimple on your fender because the butter knife gives more easily.

The key is to WORK IT...it will give eventually. Use lots of heat and goo gone - Like go overboard with the shit.

06-21-2008, 10:54 PM	#1
jrlo997 New Member 1 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	How to install sidemarkers? Ok, my search came back with nothing, but how do I remove the OEM sidemarkers (E92 335i, MY 2008) so I can install my color-matched ones? I was told to push on them from the outside and not pry from the back. I feel like I'm going to damage my bumper. The OEM ones are in there pretty good. Help please! Thanks, Jason
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aut0sh0cker meh 123 Rep 1,756 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997.2 C4S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 91362 iTrader: (2)	I did mine by heating them with a hair dryer for 10 minutes... then the adhesive just sort of turns to gum. Good luck!
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magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	yep...just gotta PUSH in. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	heatgun/hair dryer + goo gone worked for me. __________________
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06-22-2008, 01:00 AM	#5
.:bHd:. Major 331 Rep 1,149 Posts Drives: E92 335i MT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	I just put a flathead screwdriver behind the reflector and twisted it like the instructions said. It popped out but i had the scrape some of the goo afterwards. __________________
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06-22-2008, 01:12 AM	#6
to_riffic Lieutenant General 3024 Rep 13,764 Posts Drives: rwd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (38)	goo gone and push it out, pops rite now. less than 10 mins. __________________ ~loud noises~
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06-22-2008, 08:18 AM	#7
nyc3r Colonel 112 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	Look like op is looking to replace the side bumper reflectors, NOT side markers. Those are the ones on the fender that light up The heat gun tip is the solution. __________________ FS: Interior Parts - Msport knob, split armrest etc FS: Interior Parts Msport wheel, Msport knob, Boot, Idrive, FS: BMW factory oil change kit
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jrlo997 New Member 1 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	cool, thanks guys, i'll give it a shot. oops, yeah, i meant the front bumper reflectors. lol... thankfully you guys knew what i meant.
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06-22-2008, 11:01 AM	#10
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	One way to do it is carefully use a flat head screw driver to pry between the reflector and bumper. You have to do this carefully as you can bend or break the plastic bumper but if done correctly, you can pry it right off. Then just peel off the OEM tape.
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