Road Runner

OK - next question. My OEM fog light lenses are pitted; which is very typical because of the quality of glass and location on the front end. Is there a lenses replacement or am I stuck replacing the entire unit?

Thanks,
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andrec10

Entire lense assy...

Chilliwack vettes

Try polishing it first before replacing.

calivette805

mine did not look so good. Took them off sanded them and cleared looks good so far

Vetteman Jack

But if you can't get them polished out, you will need to replace the whole assembly.

TheRadioFlyer

The US spec factory fog lights are kinda well....crappy construction. There's not much that can be done about pitting. The Euro spec fogs had stronger glass and a metal reflector.

I offer a level even better. The Hella Micro DE fog lights are an exact size replacement and feature a Magnesium reflector bowl and tempered glass lens. No pitting unless you smack a decent size rock....in which case you'll have bigger problems.

Best of all you also get an HID upgrade: (select package 2 since you car already has the mounts and harness)

http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...-w-HID-018.htm

DeeGee

An old post but this was the HID fix posted a good few years ago:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...gs-are-in.html

DeeGee

This is how to replace the fog light bulb but the picture shows how the unit fixes to the fascia so works for replacement too.





Document ID# 780025
2002 Chevrolet Corvette
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Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement - Front
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the front fascia lower close out panel. Refer to Close Out Panel - Front Bumper Fascia Lower in Bumpers.

3. Release the brake caliper cooling duct from the front fascia and position the duct aside.


4. Disconnect the front fog lamp electrical connector from the fog lamp bulb/socket.





Caution
Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:
o Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb.
o Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete.
o Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
o Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
o Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb.
o Properly dispose of the used bulb.
o Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.

5. Remove the fog lamp bulb/socket from the fog lamp.
6. Rotate the fog lamp bulb/socket counter-clockwise to release it from fog lamp.


Installation Procedure
1. Install the fog lamp bulb/socket to the fog lamp.
2. Rotate the fog lamp bulb/socket clockwise to secure it to the fog lamp.
3. Connect the front fog lamp electrical connector to the fog lamp bulb/socket.
4. Position the brake caliper cooling duct to the front fascia, and press to secure.
5. Install the front fascia lower close out panel. Refer to Close Out Panel - Front Bumper Fascia Lower in Bumpers.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Check and adjust fog lamp aim as necessary. Refer to Fog Lamp Aiming Procedure

TheRadioFlyer

Those are Hella Micro DE Xenon (Driving lights not fog) I had these on my car for a little while and the problem is that I could never aim them correctly. The spot-light pattern was too big that if i aimed them where they would illuminated anything down the road, they would blind oncoming traffic. In addition, they require extensive modification to the factory bracket in order to mount effectively.

The fog version is much easier to mount and aim with no problem for oncoming traffic.

DeeGee

Good to know George