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TTs - Front Clear Turn Signals

"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.  With matching clear headlights and fog lights, custom cleared turn signals will completely finish up the front end of your MK3.

1.)  Begin by removing both of the turn signal lenses from the vehicle; gain access either through the dummy panels or un-installing long-style fog lights.
 
2.)  Using a razorblade, slowly and carefully score the seal of the front lense and turn signal housing.  The two parts are siliconed together and can be pulled apart; make sure to utilize the razorblade to break the seal of the silicone before applying force to open.  ** Make sure to be careful not to cut yourself!  Using a new sharp blade will have better results on seperating the two halfs.  **
 
3.)  Once the seal has been scored, gently pull apart the lense.  Use a flathead screwdriver for needed leverage if the lense doesn't want to budge.  * Remember: the lense is made of plastic and can crack if too much concentrated force is applied. * 
 
4.)  From the backside, through the light bulb hole, push out and remove the amber lense and attached light defractor.  Lay the housing face down and use a screwdriver and hammer to remove the plastic inserts.  Some force may be need since they are molded to the housing.
 
5.)  Once removed from the housing, use the razorblade to clean off the remaining silicone on the housing and the front lense.  Avoid scratching the front lenses and reflective chrome paint on the housing.
 
6.)  Piece together and test fit the front lense and housing.  Notice the turn signal is very transparent; if you desire, the light defractor can be glued in the housing if desired.
 
7.)  Using some clear RTV silicone, join the front lense and housing together.
 
8.)  When cure, install newly cleared turn signal unto car.  At this time you can use any proper color light bulb for desired look.
 
9.)  Re-install dummy lights or long-style fog lights; verify all electrical connections.

- Average Time:  30+ minutes
- Scheduled Maintenance:  none - personal customization
- Price of Materials:  utility razorblade ~ $3.00
                                     3157 light bulb (2x) ~ $5.00
- Written by Erik Melander

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Shown above is driver side turn signal when completely pulled apart.  On the lower left is the front clear lense and on the bottom right is the light defractor / amber colored insert.  Notice, if care is taken, the turn signal housing has a great chrome reflective luster inside; avoid scratching or removing it.

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Shown above is the completed cleared out lense, with an amber light bulb on.  Using some chrome paint, the top of the light bulb was painted so that an orange color only was visable when the lights are on.  It does a easy and simple job of cleaning up the front end for such a desired look.