do i need a lift to replace the front blinkers? how do i get in there? also, what about the side markets and rear brake light? the tails were easy enough

sorry, big newb here!

 

check your pm box

 

answered off topic pm.. does anyone know the answer to my question?

 

You can raise the headlights remove the black headlight surround (2 phillips screws)and reach down, or remove the outside airdam then remove the access panel and reach up to remove the bulb. If you have large hands and arms the second option is best.

 

i went in through the headlight bezels .......you have to remove 4 screws .....you can't see what your doing so its all by feel...took me about an hour to do both .....once you do one the other is fairly simple....good luck

 

Are you changing bulbs or changing the lenses??? Clear corners??? You can reach the side marker and third brake light by removing the tail lights.

here's a link for removing the front turn signal lenses.. Post #3
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1817090

 

As Bill mentioned, you can reach the rear sidemarkers by removing the outboard taillight on each side. If you remove the inboard taillight, you should be able to get to the CHMSL. The CHMSL is an LED unit, and there are no bulbs to replace, BTW.

As far as the front, if you have smallish hands, you can reach through the front brake duct - push the duct itself out of the way and you should be able to get at the front bulbs. Failing that - you can remove the front access panel just behind the front airdams on each side and reach the whole assembly from the back side. It will be a lot easier if you turn the wheels in on each side and easier still if you jack up the front end so you can get under there. My car is lowered all the way on the stock bolts, and I can't easily get under there.

 

with blacksedan87 - I found taking off the access panel under the front fascia was the easiest for me.

 

You'll get three suggestions

Go in through the brake ducts - not easy with a Z06 or if you have screens

Go in through the bottom by taking out the bottom panel



The one that works for me is:

Turn on the headlights and back off one position to kill the lights.
Unscrew the 3 small screws on the black plastic housing around the headlight. Gently pull the housing clear. Reach down around the headlight unit and release the bulb holder. It unscrews counter clockwise but it has a plastic clip which you need to squeeze to release it. Here’s how the bulb fits into the lamp unit. The DRL bulb is the lower of the two.



Here’s the light socket. This one’s after market but it gives you the idea. You can see the clip you need to squeeze.



Change the bulb. Reseat the bulb holder and turn until it clicks back in place. Put the plastic housing back in place making sure to locate the small plastic tab in the bracket on the headlamp cover. Replace the 3 screws and close the lights.

10 minute job. Some guys have had the lights close if they’ve taken a while to do the fix. If you’re worried about that, disconnect the battery once the lights are up.

The bulb is a 4157NA

Some guys with big arms remove the hood adjusting screw for better access. Guys with even bigger arms have had to take off the headlight cover. Four torx screws (2 back, 1 each side). Take the back ones off first with the lamps down. Raise the lights and take the side ones out.


For the rear sidemarkers you need to take out the rear outside light units. Its a tight fit down there. The lamp holder twists out counter clockwise. The bulb is a 194.

The high mount stop light is a complete LED assembly (Part # 10253893)and, again, you need to take out the tail lamp to get access. Unplug the connector. There are 2 screws on the underside of the lamp. Unscrew those and it lifts out.

 

 

Good to know, thanks for the pics.