DIY clear corner

[Turbosolara]

copy from TEAMSC3, written by steven chung

http://www.camryclub.org/articles/solaracc.htm

Do-It-Yourself Clear Corners for the Solara
Steven Chung

Tools needed:
Flathead screwdriver
Philips screwdriver
Pliers
Silicone sealant/caulking

Instructions:

1. Pop the hood.
2. Using the Philips screwdriver, remove the screw holding down the corner lamp to the chassis (located at the front left and right corners of the engine bay).
3. Remove corner lamp by sliding it towards the front of the vehicle.
4. Remove the bulb connector by turning it counter-clockwise.
5. Clean off dirt and place on working surface.

6. Separate the rubber lining from the plastic. Careful not to tear it.

7. Using the flathead screwdriver, begin separating the clear and gray plastic pieces starting at the bottom of the corner lamp that's closer to the amber piece.



8. Continue separating the two plastic pieces using the flathead screwdriver. The separation of the glue may cause cracking sounds. Be careful not to crack the clear plastic piece.



9. Using your fingers to keep pieces separated, use the pliers to get a hold of the amber piece inside.



10. Remove the amber piece using the pliers. Be careful when removing it from it's attachment point inside the corner lamp.

11. Seal the two pieces back together using a silicone caulk and let it dry for a few minutes.

12. Reattach the rubber lining using the silicone caulk and let it dry for a few minutes.
13. Reattach the bulbs.
14. Reattach the corner lamps to the vehicle.
15. Replace the screws.
16. Enjoy!

Steven Chung

[Dawgz]

im gonna try that

[krawzyazn]

hahah be very very carefull this will easily crack the lens

[Dawgz]

yo i did it, and got the thing out, but wat did u do about the two points that held the orange part...paint over them?

[Yanks0114]

That tutorial was written a while ago when it was $100+ for Clear corners. Now its cheaper to just pick them up on ebay

[Dawgz]

finished mine...here are the pics...

[krawzyazn]

you need to get rid of that ugle amber bulb lol

[bassthrive]

you need to get rid of that ugle amber bulb lol

Yeah meng, get one of those silver bulbs that light up amber at night to keep the pigs at bay.

- Paul

[Dawgz]

yea i know i have the hyper white bulbs on the desk right now, im going to the dmv tommorow to see if the turn signals can be white, if not then i will get the silvania (sp) chrome plated ones that turn amber when lit....

[bassthrive]

I thought anything but amber for your turn signals was illegal? Correct me if some states have diff laws...

[kubi]

I'm pretty sure anything but amber is illegal anywhere... at least in the US.

[TadS]

Try APC Titanium Ambers. They blend in alot better than the standard bulb.

[lilm]

i did this and just be careful not to scratch the inside of the light with whatever your using to take out the amber...i used a stick of wood(wont scratch) to hold it open while i pulled the amber out.

[toy4x4boy]

That tutorial was written a while ago when it was $100+ for Clear corners. Now its cheaper to just pick them up on ebay

Too bad the ebay clear corners suck. Mine leaked like crazy and looked like crap and don't fit nearly as well as the stock, so I went back to stock with a silverstar bulb. Might play around with the old clear corners before I decide to attempt this on the stock ones.

[thealkimo]

Try APC Titanium Ambers. They blend in alot better than the standard bulb.

exactly...

nicely camoflauged with the housing...