Installing Sidemarkers & Taillights

BimmerBabe · 06-23-2005, 07:44 PM

Hey guys, I just received my clear sidemarkers and taillights from Ebay and I was wondering if you guys could help me with the installation...I have instructions for the sidemarkers, but they're for the 1996 model cuz they have the philips screw on the side...but I have a 1997 and there aren't any visible screws or anything...so how do I take them off my car? As for the taillights, I think I'll be able to figure that out, but if there's anything I should know, some tips would be great! Thanks guys!

Tyler · 06-23-2005, 07:48 PM

I don't think the side markers are going to work since it's a different year,but you might want to ask somone else on that. The taillights are so simple,just 4 screws for each light.

jflip2002 · 06-23-2005, 07:55 PM

Those clears will look pretty with the pink paint job lol. I don't know if its a necessity, but I put a real thin layer of silicone behind where my taillights seal. I didn't want to risk moisture getting into there or leading towards my subs. But that might be me overdoing it.

Can't help ya with the sides, I have a 96 and though all e36 were the same bodywise. Try just taking off your sides, and see if the clears line up if there's a bracket back there to mount em on. I'm sure someone with a 97 will post with better help lol

**1996 328ti** · 06-23-2005, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerBabe

I have instructions for the sidemarkers, but they're for the 1996 model cuz they have the philips screw on the side...but I have a 1997 and there aren't any visible screws or anything...

You need to exchange them for the correct ones. They are physically different.
It looks like it changed 9/96.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...86&hg=63&fg=95

motorwerk · 06-23-2005, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerBabe

Hey guys, I just received my clear sidemarkers and taillights from Ebay and I was wondering if you guys could help me with the installation...I have instructions for the sidemarkers, but they're for the 1996 model cuz they have the philips screw on the side...but I have a 1997 and there aren't any visible screws or anything...so how do I take them off my car? As for the taillights, I think I'll be able to figure that out, but if there's anything I should know, some tips would be great! Thanks guys!

Hi BimmerBabe!

If I am not mistaken, I don't believe the sidemarkers are interchangeable between years (I could be wrong). I have a 98ti and mine doesn't have the visible screw either. I myself have been shopping around to buy some and saw they made specific ones for specific years. My guess is that if they have two different types, they probably won't interchange (at least in this case). Hope this helps! motorwerk

needle332rur · 06-23-2005, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by motorwerk

Hi BimmerBabe!

If I am not mistaken, I don't believe the sidemarkers are interchangeable between years (I could be wrong). I have a 98ti and mine doesn't have the visible screw either. I myself have been shopping around to buy some and saw they made specific ones for specific years. My guess is that if they have two different types, they probably won't interchange (at least in this case). Hope this helps! motorwerk

they don't work, they will fit into the cut outs but the bulb holders are different. I have a 95 and i tried to put 96/9 up side markers in it and the bulbs holder would not fit in the hole in the side marker itself.

BimmerBabe · 06-24-2005, 01:36 AM

My sidemarkers are for a 97, only the instructions are for a 96...

**1996 328ti** · 06-24-2005, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerBabe

My sidemarkers are for a 97, only the instructions are for a 96...

Page 112 of my 98 owner's manual.

Side turn signals +9/1996
1) Use finger pressure against the rear edge of the lens to press it forward for removal.
2) Press gently on the bulb and turn it to the left to remove.

BimmerBabe · 06-24-2005, 03:54 AM

So you're just supposed to pry it from the side of the car? I tried that earlier, but it wasn't coming off easily and I felt like I was gonna break something

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Originally Posted by 1996 328ti

Page 112 of my 98 owner's manual.

Side turn signals +9/1996
1) Use finger pressure against the rear edge of the lens to press it forward for removal.
2) Press gently on the bulb and turn it to the left to remove.

**1996 328ti** · 06-24-2005, 04:01 AM

It looks like it pushes forward and pops out.

robcarync · 06-24-2005, 06:36 AM

slide it foward towards the front headlights....it should pop out

then twist the bulb to the left to get it out!

im talking like i know how its done...but that is just my interpretation of stevie's manual...i really dont know for sure how its done

aceyx · 06-24-2005, 06:38 AM

do the headlights need to be removed first?

but you push out from the inside of the car.

robcarync · 06-24-2005, 06:44 AM

headlgihts being removed....ehh no i meant just slide it to the front of the car paralell to the side of the car and see if it can pop out after that....

but like i said, i was merely throwing in my interpretation of stevie's two lines he posted

BimmerBabe · 06-24-2005, 03:20 PM

When I read that I had to push it "forward", I thought it meant out, towards me....but I tried to move it around and I figured out last night. But your instructions were right on!

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Originally Posted by robcarync

slide it foward towards the front headlights....it should pop out

then twist the bulb to the left to get it out!

im talking like i know how its done...but that is just my interpretation of stevie's manual...i really dont know for sure how its done

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