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1984 Rear Reflector Removal
Got home today, and alas.... there it was in the mail: a brand new mint rear center reflector for my 1984 Carrera Targa with the BLACK lettering!! Better than a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning...
That being said, does anybody have good instructions on how to remove the existing reflector? I have looked at it and don't see an easy way, all help is appreciated! |
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05-27-2008, 04:26 PM
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on an 84 it just pops out. There are two rows of fasteners that need to be very gently pryed out and it will come free.
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05-27-2008, 05:36 PM
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I know the 87-89's had the clips, but I thought these were bolt-on? Is there an insert that the reflector bolts onto that you pry out? For reasons you can imagine I don't know if I can bring myself to pry it off!
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05-27-2008, 06:17 PM
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I replied to your PM, I will snap some pics here shortly to show how it is fastened....
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here are the pics.
This shows the clips on the back of the reflector....  this shows how they are spaced on the reflector......  Cheers
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05-28-2008, 11:58 AM
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Thanks Jeff, your help is much appreciated
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05-28-2008, 06:50 PM
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As jeff said, GENTLY (and I'll add SLOWLY) pry it off! I recently removed one from my 83. The thing I found is that those 3 center clips are actually glued on to the reflector section. Apparently age weakens those glue joints as a couple of mine detached at the glue joint as I carefully, gently and slowly pried it off. I am going to reglue mine once I have finished playing around with refinishing it, but you should not have this problem as you are putting a "new" one on. Good luck!
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I will definitely be careful and take note of the clips. Of course it's "new" in the sense that it's never seen a car and in absolutely mint condition. Like I said, better than Red Riber BB gun on Christmas morning!!
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