I had purchased a 2002 corvette almost a year ago. I have done very little to it. The only thing I have done to it so far was tinted the windows at 15%. My wife recently purchased some new auto lamps for me. I wanted to put them on although I cannot understand on how to remove the old ones. I had looked under the front right and left side to see how to remove it. Will I need to remove the front bumper? Any help would be great.

Thank you in advance

 

Tech section, sticky, good write up, and everything you need to know.

 

DRL/Turn Signal Housings?

If so post #3 here http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...iy-thread.html

 

That link takes you to the C6 raised airbag/dash letters Jdub. Hit the wrong linky button?

 

Oops! Control C not working too well.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...iy-thread.html

 

Thank you.... that helps me out a lot....

 

Access panel under the front fascia can be re;moved and you have full access to all that is behind the front end, including the DRLs and parking lights.

 

I hope your wife bought you LED replacement bulbs because that's the only bulb I'd consider using in my running/corner lights. Standard bulbs ( even OEM) get too hot and can actually melt the light housing or burn the bulb sockets. Best LED's for my money come from Johnathon at JW Motoring (vendor right here on this forum).

 

That's strange. Haven't been here long, but in a year never saw one thread about melted housings. My car 13 years old, not even a black mark.

 

Foreal? It's pretty common.

Usually someone psots up wondering why the bulb is burning out all the time and then once they take the housing out they see a hole that was caused by the hot DRLS (allowing water in).

It's probably number 3 behind which oil is the best and will C6 wheels fit my C5.

 

My parking lights last 4-6 months max. Blow out all the time in touch free car washes with the "underbody" spray. Always melted, black bulbs.

 

I was looking at the head lights if I remove both the left and right side it appears that the corner lense is right there...

1) Can I put my new corner lenses in from removing the head lights.
2) If so how hard is it to remove the head lights???

 

No need to remove the headlights. Just raise them, and you can fit your arm in the little opening on the inside. I lift weights regularly and have a large upper body, and my arm fits, so most anyone should be able to just fine.

It's really easy to just feel around and give the bulb a half turn and remove it.

 

I am not replacing the bulb's I am replacing the housing "the lense"... I have replace the bulbs and they were also a pain to do...

 

Raise the front of the car and use the access panels like Jack posted. Takes about 30 minutes max to change the lenses this way.

 

Here ya go

Document ID# 655625
2002 Chevrolet Corvette
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Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lamp Replacement
Removal Procedure



1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the front fascia lower closeout panel.


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



4. Remove the front turn signal lamp bracket retaining spring from the lamp bracket.
5. Remove the lamp bracket retaining spring from the front fascia.
6. Remove the front turn signal lamp bracket retaining screws.



7. Disconnect the sockets from the lamp.




8. Remove the lamp, with the bracket, from the vehicle.
9. Remove the lamp to bracket retaining screws.
10. Remove the lamp from the bracket.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the front park/turn signal and sidemarker lamp into position on the front turn signal lamp bracket.
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
2. Install the front park/turn signal and sidemarker lamp to bracket retaining screws.
Tighten
Tighten the front park/turn signal and sidemarker lamp to bracket retaining screws to 2 N•m (18 lb in).
3. Install the sockets to the lamp.
4. Install the lamp, with the bracket, to the front fascia.
5. Align the lamp to the opening in the front fascia and hold the lamp firmly in place against the fascia, while installing the front turn signal lamp bracket retaining screws.
Tighten
Tighten the front turn signal lamp bracket retaining screws to 3 N•m (27 lb in).
6. Install the lamp bracket retaining spring to the front fascia.
7. Install the front turn signal lamp bracket retaining spring to the lamp bracket.
8. Position the brake caliper cooling duct to the front fascia and press the duct toward the fascia to secure.
9. Install the front fascia lower closeout panel. Refer to Close Out Panel - Front Bumper Fascia Lower in Bumpers.