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Old 13 June 2011, 07:31 PM
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As above, tried but don't want to damage them as I am trying to wrap them
Old 13 June 2011, 07:37 PM
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if you have the original orange ones then grip the insert at the bottom and push upwards there is a spring at the top which when lens pushed up you should be able to lift out by the way what you wrapping with interested
Old 13 June 2011, 07:39 PM
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get a small flat head screwdriver and cover the tip of it with some cloth and insert at the top and push down GENTLY and pull back.
Old 13 June 2011, 07:47 PM
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Ok well I have 2 to remove so I will try both ways lol, I am vynal wrapping them in carbon fibre look!!
Old 13 June 2011, 09:55 PM
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forget the screwdriver, one slip and

an old store/credit card should do the trick
Old 13 June 2011, 10:05 PM
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I removed the headlights.....
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Credit card etc - mine popped out with a progressive and gentle push from below, slipping the card under the marker.
Old 14 June 2011, 03:05 PM
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credit card for me too. very easy to damage the wing with a screw driver..
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