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Old 03-14-13, 10:11 PM
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Any know how to take off the mirror. Is it the same way like how they do it on the IS? I've done it on the IS before but trying to pry the mirror on the Gs seems a lot harder. The search I found didn't really explain how to do it
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Are you referring to the puddle lights under the side mirrors?
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yes puddle lights under the side mirror.
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Ok, you've got to be very careful when prying it out because Ive seen my friend cracked the light housing. It's a lil tuff and time consuming but it'll pop out with the right prying tool, just take your time and be patience.
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On the IS I just used my hand and light firm pressure
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Not sure on the IS but on 3Gs be very careful, good luck.
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Same process as the IS when I had my 3GS, I did it using the method from the IS forum and I believe the write up thread in the GS section is the same. Here is the video go straight to 7:15.

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^^^^ thank you. It was effortless with the IS but the Gs is a different story lol
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^ agree... GS is much harder. I've done one of the side mirror. It seem I did it correctly. Everything is working great but it's so much trouble I just leave the other as is. LOL
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Originally Posted by isam250
^^^^ thank you. It was effortless with the IS but the Gs is a different story lol
Yes a little more time consuming, cause of the design.
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Originally Posted by isam250
Any know how to take off the mirror. Is it the same way like how they do it on the IS? I've done it on the IS before but trying to pry the mirror on the Gs seems a lot harder. The search I found didn't really explain how to do it
This is how to replace the bulb without remove the mirror cover, use a putty knife or something flat.
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There are 2 plastic tabs holding the straight edge in, once those are cleared can just remove the house
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Gs350 side mirror lights-189307_1689489175546_6713090_n.jpg
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It's easier than it looks, trust me. I was hesitant at first but it worked out well. I used these lights... http://store.ijdmtoy.com/High-Power-...t10-sku323.htm

But I should of went with these... http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Plasma-High...t15_sku326.htm

I got them as reverse lights and mannnn they're awesome, crazy bright.

Here's a crappy Iphone pic


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Originally Posted by TexasTaco
It's easier than it looks, trust me. I was hesitant at first but it worked out well. I used these lights... http://store.ijdmtoy.com/High-Power-...t10-sku323.htm

But I should of went with these... http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Plasma-High...t15_sku326.htm

I got them as reverse lights and mannnn they're awesome, crazy bright.

Here's a crappy Iphone pic
I got it from V-LEDS,
price a little higher but crazy bright!!
http://www.vleds.com/bulb/921-led/wh...79-1-pair.html
Gs350 side mirror lights-281277_1690832049117_4906884_n.jpg

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Way to hard doing that method lol. Any one in SoCal want to help me out
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Originally Posted by isam250
Way to hard doing that method lol. Any one in SoCal want to help me out
Lets do it this weekend..


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