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ByrdMan23
10-21-2007, 01:29 AM
so im looking throough street unit and see that they have these new refelectors for the mazdaspeed 3, but they want 70 bucks for each set! a total of 140!... i figure i will just take them off and paint them myself... but im afraid to break anything but they seem like they just pop out... does anyone know for sure how to remove these?
Hirudin
10-21-2007, 05:52 AM
A. This forum is not for asking questions!
That's why the moderators put this message on the top of the screen...
redspeed3tk
10-21-2007, 10:45 AM
the ones in the fenders ya pry on them from the side closes to the drivers door and they release
BSTD3
10-21-2007, 12:31 PM
A. This forum is not for asking questions!
That's why the moderators put this message on the top of the screen...

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ByrdMan23
10-21-2007, 03:19 PM
thanks alot hirudin for your help...my apologies for messing up your forums? thanks redspeed!
Hirudin
10-21-2007, 04:26 PM
thanks alot hirudin for your help...my apologies for messing up your forums? thanks redspeed!
No prob, try not to make a habit of it though.
ByrdMan23
10-21-2007, 07:57 PM
kinda like uve obviously made a habit of being a unhelpful dick?
Demi
10-22-2007, 10:35 AM
Second funniest thread ever........
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123685741
ByrdMan23
10-22-2007, 08:09 PM
Well I Plan On Painting Them Tommorow And Would Appreciate Anyone Elses Opinion On How To Take Them Off Without Scratching My Car Or Breaking Th Plastic Or Anything...it Would Be Really Helpful! Thanks
Demi
10-23-2007, 02:48 PM
Wear latex gloves and you will be good to go. And please stop capitalizing the first letter of every word. Its aggravating to read homie.
ByrdMan23
10-23-2007, 06:18 PM
well it turns out a body shop guy i know says that it looks like they dont just pop off... you have to take off the bumper? maybe he is wrong but even when i pulled on em a bit it doesnt feel like they give any on the sides and seems liek they have some kinda bolt... maybe not... but is there anyone else who knows FOR SURE so i dont break the stupid things
BHOUST528
10-23-2007, 07:19 PM
well it turns out a body shop guy i know says that it looks like they dont just pop off... you have to take off the bumper? maybe he is wrong but even when i pulled on em a bit it doesnt feel like they give any on the sides and seems liek they have some kinda bolt... maybe not... but is there anyone else who knows FOR SURE so i dont break the stupid things

Yes you do have to remove the bumper to remove the back reflectors...or you could jsut simply buy some static cling window tint 20% and cut it to fit...I took plain reflector tape made for trailers that is like silverish and it matches the body color really well its icc bumper tape is actually what i used
ByrdMan23
10-23-2007, 07:32 PM
danget.... thats homo... well maybe ill try tint, thanks bhoust
tsunami
10-24-2007, 09:59 AM
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SgtP
04-11-2008, 08:29 AM
bump. has anyone confirmed that you need to take off the rear bumper to get at the back reflectors?
Demi
04-11-2008, 02:17 PM
Yep. seems to be the only way.
SilverMS3
04-11-2008, 02:30 PM
Side rear reflectors pop out from the backside of the fender. You can lay under there and push on a tab on one side with a screwdriver to pop them out.

The rear ones are screwed in from the backside of the bumper and require at least partial removal of the bumper to get at the screws.
Hypnotized
05-07-2008, 07:47 PM
I tried this today and couldnt get them out. They wouldnt budge. Any other opinions?
controlo
05-07-2008, 10:52 PM
what would probably be easiest is to just order some blank smoked film from rockblocker or bluebatmobile or lamin-x and apply it and cut the excess off. i painted my side markers with hobby tint and it washed off after a few times...
dwh1262
12-07-2009, 11:33 AM
I was able to remove side markers on my MS6 by removing three plastic screws and retainers that hold the wheel well covers closet to front, and access and remover markers that way. Only took about 5 minutes.
b00bs for n00bs
12-07-2009, 03:37 PM
different for ms3. the ones on the side can be removed without taking the bumper off. but the ones on the back need bumper removal
zoomdoom
12-08-2009, 10:31 AM
Rear side reflectors pop out I used a small flat head and carefully pried out. Here is the tutorial for doing the other ones (by the license plates) you must remove the bumper but its not too hard.

http://krystmsgarage.com/?p=234

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zoomdoom
12-08-2009, 10:34 AM
wow i didnt even realize how old this thread initally was but hope it helps you DWH1262
zoomdoom
12-08-2009, 10:35 AM
wait he has ms6 this helps no one lol why the f did he post that Im all messed up.