stupid question!
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Here ya go. Watch the video, it shows you how to do it in about two minutes without lifting the car or even opening the hood. Done it myself several times, very easy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaUEoD2CH4k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaUEoD2CH4k
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The size of your hands will determine which of the two methods listed above to use. Junkman's video is the fastest but it's a blind approach and everything is done by feel. The first link is the longest and you might want to remove the wheel from that side for easier access. The third, unmentioned method is to raise your headlights, remove the shroud and reach down from the top. The size and lenght of your arm will determine if you can use this method. which ever method you choose, make sure the bulb is properly seated. If not, it will blow everytime it comes into contact with water.
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The size of your hands will determine which of the two methods listed above to use. Junkman's video is the fastest but it's a blind approach and everything is done by feel. The first link is the longest and you might want to remove the wheel from that side for easier access. The third, unmentioned method is to raise your headlights, remove the shroud and reach down from the top. The size and lenght of your arm will determine if you can use this method. which ever method you choose, make sure the bulb is properly seated. If not, it will blow everytime it comes into contact with water.
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The size of your hands will determine which of the two methods listed above to use. Junkman's video is the fastest but it's a blind approach and everything is done by feel. The first link is the longest and you might want to remove the wheel from that side for easier access. The third, unmentioned method is to raise your headlights, remove the shroud and reach down from the top. The size and lenght of your arm will determine if you can use this method. which ever method you choose, make sure the bulb is properly seated. If not, it will blow everytime it comes into contact with water.
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Here you go
Thanks to DeeGee
Thanks to DeeGeeYou'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.
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.
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I take the bottom access panel out, but glad you were able to do it by going through the brake duct.
