RED-85-Z51

Im trying to put on acrylic covers on my 03 Z and supposedly its as simple as loosening the lights and snapping them into place. But it looks like a bear to get at them...any pointers?

K-Spaz

I had a vert, not a z. But I believe I went in through the brake duct with my hand in there and was able to swap mine. Maybe I'm thinking about the fog lights, but I don't think so. Might help to post a pic of exactly which ones you mean.

Old School

assuming you mean the front turn signal assembly, I find it's easier to to remove the headlight bucket then you will have all kinds of room to work on the parking lights, Once you do it one time you can have the headlights out in under 5 minutes

RED-85-Z51

I had to remove the lid and squeeze my arms down to replace the light bulbs...that was as painful as it was miserable. If the brake ducts weren't there i could probably get one loose from thd brake duct hole.

RED-85-Z51

The brake cooling ducts are in the way, I know there is a spring and two screws...i really just need some wiggle room due to how flimsy the bumper cover is.

FYRARMS

There are a couple ways. 1) From underneath the car, by dropping the closeout panels. 2) From above, by removing the headlight assemblies.

I have big arms and bear paws, and no lift access at home. So, I went from above and pulled the headlight assemblies. Not difficult, just tedious.

chasboy

Dropping the close out panels,tho’ annoying unless the car is a decent distance from the floor are actually easier than going from the top. I’ve done work on the headlights on both my C5’s and If I can avoid it I will chose another option.

RED-85-Z51

First thing im obviously going to try is a dry fit and see how snug they are...if i can get by without removal..im all about that

Not4spd

Good luck I wasn't able to on my 03Z. I went from underneath and removed the access panels. I didn't even bother putting the springs back in place.

RED-85-Z51

Reminds me to ask...what do the springs do. I saw them in a video andi dont see the point in them

Josephu

3 screws, from underneath. I find it easier to just jack up the front end and pull the bottom plastic panel out. I also did a work-around on the brake ducts. Cut a slot with a cutoff wheel from the side of the brake duct down to the bottom. Bend the panel open and take out the brake duct. Small metal strap with two sheet metal screws to hold the panel together. If you ever have to take out your Emissions Air Pump, You will be glad that you did it. Bulbs become a......No Brainer....

Forcedvert

For future reference the brake ducts just push back out of the way, but he was talking about changing bulbs not removing the assembly....

GCG

As already mentioned, probably the easiest way is to go through the bottom access panels:

Not4spd

Keeps the turn signal lens pressed firm up against the bumper.

Vetteman Jack

I always went in through the bottom after removing the access panels. Plenty of access once they are out of the way.

Josephu

What you are not showing is the brake cooling duct covering everything up. I like my engineering change much better. The ducts WILL push over some..... but they wont come out.