I have to get to the front turn signals to replace the lenses. I don't want to tear into the nose too much for the access to replace the OEM lesnses. Any advice on the easiest way to get in there?

btw, I do have the Tigershark nose.

Thanks

 

Not sure on the TS but on the oem there is really only one way to swap those out. It involves getting under the front and dropping the underpanels (they are plastic, secured with screws and you really only need to remove three screws per side). You can work from the opening if you flap it down. Inside there is one bolt and one spring that holds them in, they come right out.

The most important thing about going in from the bottom is unless you have ramps or a lift, use jackstands.....hydrolic jacks are for lifting not holding.

You could get them from the top, but thats much more work, involving removing the light buckets. Again...simple...three screws on the surround...four torx screws on the light covers...two pivot bolts on the rear of the buckets (dont drop the light into the opening)....and one pivot pin on the front of the bucket connecting it to the raising arm thats secured with a friction ring. None of this stuff requires any adjustment, you can take em out and as long as you put them all back in the lights will open and close and fit exactly like they did before you started. But like I said, this way is a lot more work.

Dont know if you're changing over to clears or changing just because they look clouded. but if its just clouded you would be surprised how good they look if you just use a very light cut compound on them (like a glaze). They come out crystal clear with just one or two applications by hand.

 

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.

 

Should be fairly easy once you remove the access panels from under the fascia. Good luck.

 

I'd say that the access panel under the front would be the easiest way.

 

Thanks all