wrj913

does anyone have instructions on replacing the DRL housings? and has anyone replaced the DRL socket on their own and have instructions on it?

BOUT X

yes I have and here is the thread to follow also look at the link in the thread

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...placement.html

Pops

wrj913

hmm, i can change the bulbs. i'm replacing the entire housing for the llights along with the sockets the DRL's fit into.

BOUT X

Check this out just scroll down a couple post and you will find the write up

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...l-in-here.html

Pops

racebum

doing the same thing, also curious if there is a way to change the housing without pulling the bumper cover.

really doesn't look like it from a glance

BOUT X

yes check out the link I posted

racebum

bookmarked, do you remember where you got the solid clears? on ebay they have chrome and black

that looks fairly simple and keeps me from having to pull the cover....which i was not looking forward to doing. i always scratch something when i pull front bumpers

wrj913

i grabbed these



wanted black tinted ones, but its hard finding a seller that ships for a decent price.

racebum

black tint is easy to make. add a small amount of black paint to clear coat and shoot them. 1/2oz paint to 6oz clear will give you a nice smoked look

Vetteman Jack

Thanks to the link for the replacement of the turn signal housings. I need to replace one of mine and this will come in handy.

wrj913

Would anyone happen to have information though on replacing the sockets themselves?

racebum

that's easy. soldering iron, flux, heat shrink tubing.

rock auto sells the socket replacements that you can solder in

DARRYLZO6

Loosen the sockets, pull down the brake vents in the front bumper, then pull the sockets straight through very carefully, replace the sockets making sure the wiring from the socket corresponds with wiring looms(by color), carefully push the sockets/wiring back through the brake duct, reconnect the negative battery cable, check the DRL lights to make sure they're working properly,if so, plug the sockets back in. It's all good. One of the easier DIY projects, IMHO.

wrj913

Seems easy enough. Decided to just change out the burned sockets since im putting new LED bulbs in. Got some acdelco sockets. They arent color coded. But come with everything needed i think. They just come with a note mentioning grease. I dont know what socket needs grease besides some di-electric grease for the connectors. Just hope i get the resistors installed correctly.