Headlights?
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4th Gear
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Headlights?
Hello everyone I just bought my first car (c4 corvette) and was wondering how difficult it is to replace the headlights. I've seen some videos online and it looks relatively simple. But I'd like to get a little more information before taking it all apart.
6th Gear
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From: Detroit metro
Welcome to the adventure of C4 ownership! Obviously there are lots of different routes you can take in regards to replacing headlights, and lots of folks here can give far more info.
That being said, I've been eyeing this particular thread for something to try when the more-pressing issues are sorted.
(I don't know any of these folks, but the swap looks intriguing and is explained in detail.)
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...olution-3.html
That being said, I've been eyeing this particular thread for something to try when the more-pressing issues are sorted.
(I don't know any of these folks, but the swap looks intriguing and is explained in detail.)
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...olution-3.html
Pro
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From: Marysville WA
That link takes you to page 3, try this one to go to the beginning of the thread.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-solution.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-solution.html
Instructor
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Melting Slicks
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If you have chosen to own a C4 you have embarked on a journey where you will learn lots of repair skills. Watch the youtube videos, gather your tools and welcome to the club. Good advice is found on this site for before, during and sometimes after the repair.
Safety Car
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From: Minneapolis Mn
I have an 86 and had to replace a couple of headlights. I looked at the manual and online and came up with what I think worked out a little better. I have a battery cutoff on the car so here's what I did. I switched the battery off, raised the hood and pulled out the headlight switch. I hit the switch just enough to raise the headlight part way and disconnected the battery. With the headlight raised part way so I had access to all the necessary screws and changed out the bulb. When done, I just connected the battery to raise the headlights fully, pushed the headlight switch to off and lowered the lights and I was done.
It worked for me, so just a thought.
PS this was how to replace the headlight bulbs.
It worked for me, so just a thought.
PS this was how to replace the headlight bulbs.
Last edited by hcbph; Nov 12, 2023 at 02:00 PM.
