So last Thursday I had to go through some pretty high water to get out of school, would have stopped and backed up but I had cars behind me. But anyways as if that wasn't painful enough apparently my passenger side Drl was under water when I had to go through the "puddle" and when I came out it blew.
I have a new bulb but I'm not sure how to get to it to replace it, I remember seeing a post on here saying that you had to remove the headlight or something like that but I couldn't find that post when I looked. So what do I need to remove to replace it cause there is no way i can fit my had under the frame rail and all the way over to the light.

 

I like to raise the front and go through the access panels on each side.

Here is another way to do it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaUEoD2CH4k

 

Thanks
I was thinking that I would be able to go from underneath but dont feel like backing out all the cars to get to the lift or laying on my back with the car on ramps, did that when installing a vararam on my dads car and its a pain from what I remember to get to the right side from below.
So I guess I can try and fit my hand in from the front.
And I really hope I dont have to go through another puddle like that again.

 

Just a thought but the turn signal housing should be water tight. If it let in water you may have a cracked housing. Its very common here. The heat of the DRLs causes the top surface to burn through which lets in water.

As for changing the bulb, 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 comes out by turning the bulb holder a ¼ turn 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. It’s a push fit into the lamp holder. Push it home firmly but don’t handle the glass. Use latex gloves if you have them. Reseat the bulb holder and turn clockwise until it clicks back in place. Put the plastic headlight 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.

It’s a 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.





If you decide to inspect the housing you may want to go in from below. Heres how to do it:

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.

 

i just remove the headlight bucket plastic surround (4 screws) while the headlight it up and reach my hand down... takes 5 minutes

 

I would just push the plastic brake air intake below the DRL out of the way, reach in and change the bulb. It takes about 30 seconds.

Chris

 

 

you don't have to raise the car up if your a small guy my vette is lowered all the way on stock bolts and I replaced both drl bulbs and put in hid fogs lastnight it was a pain but the led/hid combo is epic lol

 

Well I don't plan on going through water half way up my bumper anytime soon again so unless I have water in the housing I'm most likely not going to remove it, I suppose it could have been just by coincidence too since it blew as I was coming out of the water but I doubt it.
Thanks for the suggestion oh how the water may be getting in though.
I am just really glad I have not installed the Vararam system on my car.

 

I just replaced my drivers side lens, got a ding in it from a rock or something, moisture gets in BAM! bulb explodes.

 

Yea I am hoping mine did not explode...

 

Well it had not exploded but it did have a hole in it from water, so some obviously got in there somehow.

 

More then likely, water got in through cracks at the top of the bumper light caused by aging, and heat from your DRL's. I strongly suggest you pick yourself up some new corner lights. I just finished installing my new clear lenses today and it made a world of difference with LED bulbs.

 

Yea I would like to get some clear ones with LED's but I am in college so I on a fairly tight budget and would prefer to do some other things to the car besides cosmetic things right now.
If I can get this job I had an interview for I will get a few more things since I will have a constant income versus mowing grass.

 

that's the easy way I think, it's what I did.

 

Yea thats the way I did it too, I just couldnt find the stupid tab you have to depress to turn the bulb and pull it out, so it took me about 10 min to find it.