Front indicators!

[degs2000]

Front passenger side indicator lamp has recently dropped inside body shell. How do I get it back into the mounting without wrecking the car! Help!

[markh]

same happened to me , I removed the front grill/number plate to gain access hope this helps

[manek]

You can pull it back but it's not easy. I've done it but you'll need to get the grille off and get a hand behind the aperture. Adding a joint to the middle of your forearm between elbow and wrist would help.... -Manek- Edited by manek on Wednesday 22 August 16:30

[Trefor]

Plus make sure you have a few spoons/tyre levers ready for putting the grille back in again - it's a bugger of a job. I found it easiest to put the rubber surround in place and tease the grille into it. Trefor/.

[degs2000]

Thanks guys. Will try this weekend. Cheers.

[bob the planner]

Slightly different problem , however I need some help !

Just before BTaP I ran into a pheasant which pushed the indicator & grill into the body (1994 model). I tried to put it back in with contact adhesive and this has not worked (even after allowing 24 hours before I took the car for a blast).

Next I tried some clear silicon sealant and allowed 4 days before going for a blast this morning. I got back home and the pesky thing has fallen into the wing again.

I would rather not take it to a dealer if I can fix it myself. Is it me being a mechanical numpty or am I using the wrong type of stuff to fix it back in again ?

Any ideas gratefully received.

Bob

[ABBTVR]

I would rather not take it to a dealer if I can fix it myself. Is it me being a mechanical numpty or am I using the wrong type of stuff to fix it back in again ?

Any ideas gratefully received.

Bob

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Hi Bob,
Haven't had any problems like this myself yet thankfully. As silicon's go I have found the Sikaflex (spelling?) from Part Co. it's about £7.50 tube, three colours black, clear and grey.
Sticks like ST to a blanket after 24 hours. Keep it off the paintwork, it WILL polish off "eventually".
It's also magic for leaks!
Hope this helps,
BigAl.