Headlight Assembly Removal C5
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Headlight Assembly Removal C5
The headlight motor on the passenger side is in failure mode – the motor continues to run at shut off and makes a noise.
The motor on the driver side was replaced a year or so ago.
Has anyone done a headlight assembly removal on a C5 (2000)?
What are the basic steps?
I read a sticky, which is helpful but as far as I can tell it applies to earlier models.
Also, there is supposed to be a manual override for opening the headlights on the C5.
Where is it and how does it work?
The motor on the driver side was replaced a year or so ago.
Has anyone done a headlight assembly removal on a C5 (2000)?
What are the basic steps?
I read a sticky, which is helpful but as far as I can tell it applies to earlier models.
Also, there is supposed to be a manual override for opening the headlights on the C5.
Where is it and how does it work?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Glendale, CA
2. Pop the hood. You'll see one rubber cap towards the inside of each headlight. Pull off the caps. There will be a small wheel under. Turn them to raise/lower the headlight. If I remember correctly, counterclockwise raises the lights. You have to turn them quite a bit before they actually start raising, but if you encounter resistance, don't force it.
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The manual override is behind the rubber cap on the end of the motor. Pull it off and you can rotate the **** to open the lights.
