Headlight
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From: Palm Harbor Florida
Headlight
I just found out my passenger headlight is burned out on my 96.
Is this a simple fix?
I don't know what position the lights need to be in to change it out.
Any tricks?
Please help.
Thanks
Is this a simple fix?
I don't know what position the lights need to be in to change it out.
Any tricks?
Please help.
Thanks
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Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Rolla Missouri
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Changing the headlights on a Corvette is very easy. 
If you have an owners manual, it's listed there. In case you don't have one, here is what it says:
1. Open the hood.
2. The headlamps need to be halfway open. Turn the headlamp switch on, then quickly back to the parking lamps setting. You may have to do this a few times to get the half-open position. You can also open the headlamps manually.
To be honest, I find it easier to just open them manually.
You can open the doors manually using the **** next to the headlamp assembly. Turn the **** counterclockwise until the doors are open.
3. Remove the two screws on each side of the headlamp.
4. Remove the two screws from both sides of the cover. Before you remove the last screw, put your hand under the cover to hold it.
5. Reach around the hood and pull the cover straight out. Be careful not to scratch the paint.
6. Remove the four screws from the retainer near each corner of the headlamp. Don’t move the large-head adjusting screws or your headlamp will not be aimed properly. Hold the headlamp and remove the retainer.
7. Remove the headlamp and unplug the electrical connector.
8. Reverse the steps with a new headlamp.
If you have an owners manual, it's listed there. In case you don't have one, here is what it says:
1. Open the hood.
2. The headlamps need to be halfway open. Turn the headlamp switch on, then quickly back to the parking lamps setting. You may have to do this a few times to get the half-open position. You can also open the headlamps manually.
To be honest, I find it easier to just open them manually.
You can open the doors manually using the **** next to the headlamp assembly. Turn the **** counterclockwise until the doors are open.
3. Remove the two screws on each side of the headlamp.
4. Remove the two screws from both sides of the cover. Before you remove the last screw, put your hand under the cover to hold it.
5. Reach around the hood and pull the cover straight out. Be careful not to scratch the paint.
6. Remove the four screws from the retainer near each corner of the headlamp. Don’t move the large-head adjusting screws or your headlamp will not be aimed properly. Hold the headlamp and remove the retainer.
7. Remove the headlamp and unplug the electrical connector.
8. Reverse the steps with a new headlamp.
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Peoria Arizona.. Resident Gold Cylon
Changing the headlights on a Corvette is very easy.
If you have an owners manual, it's listed there. In case you don't have one, here is what it says:
1. Open the hood.
2. The headlamps need to be halfway open. Turn the headlamp switch on, then quickly back to the parking lamps setting. You may have to do this a few times to get the half-open position. You can also open the headlamps manually.
To be honest, I find it easier to just open them manually.
You can open the doors manually using the **** next to the headlamp assembly. Turn the **** counterclockwise until the doors are open.
3. Remove the two screws on each side of the headlamp.
4. Remove the two screws from both sides of the cover. Before you remove the last screw, put your hand under the cover to hold it.
5. Reach around the hood and pull the cover straight out. Be careful not to scratch the paint.
6. Remove the four screws from the retainer near each corner of the headlamp. Don’t move the large-head adjusting screws or your headlamp will not be aimed properly. Hold the headlamp and remove the retainer.
7. Remove the headlamp and unplug the electrical connector.
8. Reverse the steps with a new headlamp.
If you have an owners manual, it's listed there. In case you don't have one, here is what it says:
1. Open the hood.
2. The headlamps need to be halfway open. Turn the headlamp switch on, then quickly back to the parking lamps setting. You may have to do this a few times to get the half-open position. You can also open the headlamps manually.
To be honest, I find it easier to just open them manually.
You can open the doors manually using the **** next to the headlamp assembly. Turn the **** counterclockwise until the doors are open.
3. Remove the two screws on each side of the headlamp.
4. Remove the two screws from both sides of the cover. Before you remove the last screw, put your hand under the cover to hold it.
5. Reach around the hood and pull the cover straight out. Be careful not to scratch the paint.
6. Remove the four screws from the retainer near each corner of the headlamp. Don’t move the large-head adjusting screws or your headlamp will not be aimed properly. Hold the headlamp and remove the retainer.
7. Remove the headlamp and unplug the electrical connector.
8. Reverse the steps with a new headlamp.
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Peoria Arizona.. Resident Gold Cylon
I like silver stars and I have silver stars but the sealed bulbs are made of glass. The Hella’s are supposed to be brighter and the housing and lens are made of plastic. Supposedly the plastic is easier on the headlight motors. less weight = less strain so i guess that folows. The Hella’s are more expensive than the silver stars. Both are definitely brighter than stock. The silver stars work fine for me.
