Clear Side Marker Installs: Tips

[DrunkenTiger]

I installed my side markers couple of days ago and I want to leave some tips for newbies who are thinking of installing a pair.

Don't use a ratchet wrench because it won't fit when you're working on the passanger side. It's incredibly difficult to put anything through the passanger side of the celica other then your hand and a very small tool.

I bought a set of ratchets but they had to be refunded because it wouldn't work on the passanger side bumper. There was no way I could tighten the screw on the passanger side (other then using my hands which didn't do anything).

I refunded the ratchet set for a tiny 5/16 monkey wrench (non adjustable, it was a size of a pen)

the 5/16th wrench was able to fit inside the palm of my hand and I was finally able to tighten the screws on the passanger side.

Lesson of the day: Use a small 5/16th wrench instead of a 5/16th racket wrench (described under installs section) for side marker installs.

[Bravo]

I just took the whole front bumper off... It's a whole lot easier.

[Blue Bomber]

You can just take off the screw that attaches the bumper to the quarter panel (behind the wheel well plastic) and a couple of the screws under the bumper. That will let you pull the side of the bumper back enough to easily use a ratchet.

[bLaH1031]

WOW... I've been away waaaaayy too long. Anyone even remember me??.. lol.

Ah well. I didn't take off the bumper when I put them on and crap did my hands get all cut up. When I was bringing the car back to stock, I had to take off the bumper to remove the intake and it was a hell of alot eaisier to do. When I get the 6 speed I'm taking off that bumper.

[2kgtx]

Yeah I didn't take off my Bumper because I thought it was going to be a pain well it wasn't so bad when I changed my fogs and that would have been a hell of alot easier.

[Mistrimeat]

Originally posted by bLaH1031
WOW... I've been away waaaaayy too long. Anyone even remember me??.. lol.

Ummmm...no....