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TTs - Front Side Markers

"Nothing like cleaning up the front end..."

Many of today's eurospec vehicles are equiped with matching color lenses to give the vehilce a flush look; and it couldn't be more fitting for an MK3.  Some of the simplest things make the biggest difference, and clear or smoked front side markers are an easy and cheap modifiction to enhance the vehicles' appearance.

1.)  On either side of the car, in front of the wheel, begin to detach the front fender wall guard from the quarter panel.  There will be two body fasteners towards the front of the vehicle; be careful not to ruin them unless you have extras.  A flathead and Phillips screwdriver with a pair of pliers are suitable removing tools.
 
2.)  Once un-fastened, sligthy pry open the fender wall guard and slide you hand feeling for the marker lense.
 
3.)  Use you finger to release the metal clip that retains the marker to the front fasica.  At the same time, push that side of the lense out of the fasica.
 
4.)  Remove marker by sliding out remaining end that's attached to the fasica and disconnect lense from wiring harness.
 
5.)  Remove and install new desired bulb in bulb socket.
 
6.)  Install new marker to wiring harness and slide in the lense into the slot opening.
 
7.)  Gently push on the other end of marker to have the metal clip snap into place on the fasica.  Double check fit + finish and all connections.
 
8.)  Finally, re-install fender wall guard fasteners.
 
9.)  Repeat steps #1 - 8 on other side of vehicle; afterwards test out new marker lenses.

- Average Time:  10 - 15 minutes per marker
- Scheduled Maintenance:  none - personal customization
- Price of Materials:  clear / smoked markers lenses ~ $25.00+
                                    colored mini bulbs ~ $3.00
- Written by Erik Melander

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After installation, the car has a more defined look.  Matching the lenses with either clear or smoked replacements, based on application and preferance, can bring out the detail that you want from your MK3.

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Color choices of bulbs can be changed with the clear markers to give added appearance enhancement.  Shown above is the set of clear markers with the stock euro amber bulbs matching the front turn signal.