How do you get the signal/DRL lamp lense off a 02 Corvette? Do you have to take the bumper off or does it pop out somehow? Thanks

 

You can get to them from underneath the car by removing the access panel under the bumper, or you can remove the headlight assembly and access them through that opening. The headlight method is easier.

 

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.

 

If you want to remove the entire housing and not just replace the bulb; it is best done from underneath the car. Even then you have to feel around in there for the bolts, spring etc. that need to be removed in order to get the housing out of the car. As I recall there are two bolts and one spring and the bolts are different sizes. Unhook the wiring/bulb socket, Then remove the housing and the attached bracket as a unit.

 

Thanks. that helps a lot!!

 

I did it that way, and it wasn't all that bad. If I recall, all the screw heads are the same size but one(the hardest one to see and remove at the same time)

 

I just replaced my front signal lenses on my car a couple of months ago. I went in from the bottom as described above. Wasn't too difficult, just one of the bolts holding it on was a bit difficult to access. Used a socket and went in through the front brake duct opening.