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Apr 18, 2014 | 04:22 PM

gary583

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C5 DRL Replacement

Is it easier to replace the DRLs by removing the headlights or by going underneath the car?

Apr 18, 2014 | 04:28 PM

kabluie

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A guy named Junkman (Youtube video) says that it's easiest to go through the front brake cooling ports.

Apr 18, 2014 | 04:44 PM

avigar

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Have you considered disabling them? I did. The heat generated by the bulbs can melt part of the plastic housing right above them. This can start to let moisture inside the housing. You'll still retain parking and turn signal functions if you mod the relay located inside the passenger foot-well area.

Follow the link below for the how to:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...questions.html

Apr 18, 2014 | 05:09 PM

JR-01

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Simply remove #2 fuse to disable running lights. The signal lights will not flash when you use fob to unlock but, front turn signals will operate normally.

Apr 18, 2014 | 05:32 PM

Phanni

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Why disable them?
Just put in HID bulbs/ ballast, and use as intended.
If you have big hands and arms, go through the bottom, just remove the inner fender piece.

Apr 19, 2014 | 05:46 PM

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I took the access panel under the front end off when I swapped mine out. Probably a little more work, but no problem with access once the panel is off.

Apr 19, 2014 | 06:01 PM

FLZapped

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kabluie

A guy named Junkman (Youtube video) says that it's easiest to go through the front brake cooling ports.

I do this, even with my big hands, I can get to them OK.

Apr 19, 2014 | 06:20 PM

FrankLP

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kabluie

A guy named Junkman (Youtube video) says that it's easiest to go through the front brake cooling ports.

Yep...this is how I did mine:

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Apr 19, 2014 | 08:33 PM

chasboy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack

I took the access panel under the front end off when I swapped mine out. Probably a little more work, but no problem with access once the panel is off.

and the Junkman's method works too.