Changing the DRL's out on the car, one is out, and it''s so annoying when I put my blinker on. A link to another thread would be great or another site that show how to. Thanks in advance.

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you can push the plastic down on the inlet to the front brake ducts and reach in by hand and get them out without too much effort... there was a youtube vid that showed exactly how to do it, let me see if i can find it

here it is... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaUEoD2CH4k

 

Not sure of a link or thread but underneath the front bumper on each side is a black plastic panel type piece that you can take out and get your hand up in there and replace the bulb. Or you can push the brake duct back out of the way and get in there that way also.

 

SEARCH is your friend...............

 

Forgot to tell you guys that I have twin inter-coolers in the way of the front brake cooling ducts! OOps

 

take the bumper off or try to take the access panel off from the bottom and try to get at it from there

 

Yup, two access panels located underneath and they come off easily with the removal of 4-5 7mm screws. Should only take a few minutes.

 

 

Easy way to change 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.



BTW, if you ever need to replace this socket the part #s are GM 12083689, AC Delco LS15 or Dorman 85882 (Thanks to UM Rebel)

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.