replacing FOG lights??
Pro
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: St. Louis Missouri
I need to troubleshoot my HID fogs that someone else installed for me, so I want good access. Where is the painted piece in the pictures? Does it come off first? Are there any problems reassembling the headlights and getting them lined up right if you take them out?
Le Mans Master
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From: "This is not a psychotic episode, but a cleansing moment of clarity."
Alignment is not impacted whatsoever by removing and replacing the headlight modules and you don't have to completely remove it to gain the access you need.
First, remove the headlight shrouds that are secured with the three phillips screws.
Then, remove the painted cover piece via the four torx screws - two in the back, one on each side. Lift off the cover.
You will now see two hinges bolts. These are put in with loctite. Once you break these free, carefully remove the hinge bolts, taking care to pull the nylon or metal sleeve that surrounds the bolt out with it. You don't want to lose these.
Now, gently lift the headlamp assembly up, tilt the forward part of it down and lower gently into the recess. It will be still attached to the motor. You can remove the one nut that holds it in, but it isn't necessary.
Reverse the process to reassemble. It's actually very, very easy. I can't even keep track of how many times I've done this recently while fooling around with my Radioflyer HID conversion, HID fogs, etc.
First, remove the headlight shrouds that are secured with the three phillips screws.
Then, remove the painted cover piece via the four torx screws - two in the back, one on each side. Lift off the cover.
You will now see two hinges bolts. These are put in with loctite. Once you break these free, carefully remove the hinge bolts, taking care to pull the nylon or metal sleeve that surrounds the bolt out with it. You don't want to lose these.
Now, gently lift the headlamp assembly up, tilt the forward part of it down and lower gently into the recess. It will be still attached to the motor. You can remove the one nut that holds it in, but it isn't necessary.
Reverse the process to reassemble. It's actually very, very easy. I can't even keep track of how many times I've done this recently while fooling around with my Radioflyer HID conversion, HID fogs, etc.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 632
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From: St. Louis Missouri
Alignment is not impacted whatsoever by removing and replacing the headlight modules and you don't have to completely remove it to gain the access you need.
First, remove the headlight shrouds that are secured with the three phillips screws.
Then, remove the painted cover piece via the four torx screws - two in the back, one on each side. Lift off the cover.
You will now see two hinges bolts. These are put in with loctite. Once you break these free, carefully remove the hinge bolts, taking care to pull the nylon or metal sleeve that surrounds the bolt out with it. You don't want to lose these.
Now, gently lift the headlamp assembly up, tilt the forward part of it down and lower gently into the recess. It will be still attached to the motor. You can remove the one nut that holds it in, but it isn't necessary.
Reverse the process to reassemble. It's actually very, very easy. I can't even keep track of how many times I've done this recently while fooling around with my Radioflyer HID conversion, HID fogs, etc.
First, remove the headlight shrouds that are secured with the three phillips screws.
Then, remove the painted cover piece via the four torx screws - two in the back, one on each side. Lift off the cover.
You will now see two hinges bolts. These are put in with loctite. Once you break these free, carefully remove the hinge bolts, taking care to pull the nylon or metal sleeve that surrounds the bolt out with it. You don't want to lose these.
Now, gently lift the headlamp assembly up, tilt the forward part of it down and lower gently into the recess. It will be still attached to the motor. You can remove the one nut that holds it in, but it isn't necessary.
Reverse the process to reassemble. It's actually very, very easy. I can't even keep track of how many times I've done this recently while fooling around with my Radioflyer HID conversion, HID fogs, etc.
When reversing the process, do you need to put loctite back on the hinge bolts? If so, is blue the way to go?
Thanks. I'm a real novice.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: "This is not a psychotic episode, but a cleansing moment of clarity."
I've got the Radioflyer HID conversion to install plus troubleshoot a pair of previously installed HID fogs that never worked right and now one finally went out. need to find out if it is the bulb or the ballast.
When reversing the process, do you need to put loctite back on the hinge bolts? If so, is blue the way to go?
Thanks. I'm a real novice.
When reversing the process, do you need to put loctite back on the hinge bolts? If so, is blue the way to go?
Thanks. I'm a real novice.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 338
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From: Orlando FL
TRK982003, YOU ROCK! I was cleaning up the Vette this afternoon and noticed one of my fog lights had burned out. I went to Advanced Auto and picked up a replacement (stock 893 since that's what's in the other one). When I got home I looked at the light and where I might access it.....no idea. I came online and saw the manaul diagrams and thought "oh great....I need room under the car", but then continued reading and saw your post. That was the simplest fog light replacement I've EVER made. The only thing I had to do was remove the plastic bezel around the light to give my chubby arm a bit more clearance. After that....zip, zip, zip and the light was replaced and tested out fine.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Simpsonville SC
St. Jude Donor '09-'10
Make very sure you do not loose the bolts and bushings when you take the pivot bolts out! They have plastic bushings inside. If you loose a bolt of bushing, you will NOT find a replacement! The dealer will only sell you the entire headlight assembly for a bolt!
Tech Contributor
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
I went to Lowes and got this and it worked great for my install in my Z06.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Simpsonville SC
St. Jude Donor '09-'10
NO!
I am talking about the two pivot bolts for the headlights. Ask me how I know! Well, I dropped a bolt and the bushing... I searched and searched, and never found it. I thought, Oh well, how much could a bolt be at Chevrolet? WRONG!!!! They only sell the WHOLE headlight assembly with the bolts!
Fortunately, I posted a wanted ad on the forum, and a kind member sent me one for FREE!!! He is from Corvette Recyclers. Thanks, man!
Racer
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Douglas MA
TRK982003, YOU ROCK! I was cleaning up the Vette this afternoon and noticed one of my fog lights had burned out. I went to Advanced Auto and picked up a replacement (stock 893 since that's what's in the other one). When I got home I looked at the light and where I might access it.....no idea. I came online and saw the manaul diagrams and thought "oh great....I need room under the car", but then continued reading and saw your post. That was the simplest fog light replacement I've EVER made. The only thing I had to do was remove the plastic bezel around the light to give my chubby arm a bit more clearance. After that....zip, zip, zip and the light was replaced and tested out fine.
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2007
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Just an additional note.
1. Open the hood
2. Manually raise the headlights by removing the dust covers and turn the wheels until the headlights are fully open.
3. Using a 13mm wrench, loosen, then manually unscrew the hood adjusters which are found on the inboard side of each headlight housing. Try not to turn the nut on the threaded shaft as you'll then have to readjust your hood to body level.
4. Slide your hand between the headlight housing and the body and disconnect the electrical plug. Turn the base of the lamp and carefully remove the bulb.
5. To install a new bulb, reverse the order.
It might be a tight squeeze for your arm (careful of any sharp edges), so you might want to find someone with a smaller arm.
Have fun!
2. Manually raise the headlights by removing the dust covers and turn the wheels until the headlights are fully open.
3. Using a 13mm wrench, loosen, then manually unscrew the hood adjusters which are found on the inboard side of each headlight housing. Try not to turn the nut on the threaded shaft as you'll then have to readjust your hood to body level.
4. Slide your hand between the headlight housing and the body and disconnect the electrical plug. Turn the base of the lamp and carefully remove the bulb.
5. To install a new bulb, reverse the order.
It might be a tight squeeze for your arm (careful of any sharp edges), so you might want to find someone with a smaller arm.
Have fun!
Racer
Joined: Dec 2011
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Replacing just bulbs
Thanks for all the tip an FYI
I was able to replace the fog light bulb only as one burned out by simply raising the light all the way up automaically and just reaching in to remove and replace.
It was very tricky but Ihave long skinny arms with small wrists....didnt have to turn a single bolt took 5 minutes......thanks guys!
I was able to replace the fog light bulb only as one burned out by simply raising the light all the way up automaically and just reaching in to remove and replace.
It was very tricky but Ihave long skinny arms with small wrists....didnt have to turn a single bolt took 5 minutes......thanks guys!
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Hilliard Ohio
Replacing fog lights
THANK YOU-THANK YOU !!!!!!! Put my arm and wrist down the headlight method. Replaced BOTH in less than 8 minutes!!!
Find a friend or neighbor but THIS IS THE WAY TO DO THIS !!!!
Find a friend or neighbor but THIS IS THE WAY TO DO THIS !!!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Galveston Bay Area
Once you have the fog bulb in place, simply re-insert that bump/stop adjuster bolt. Easy as can be. 10mm to loosen the nut on the "stopper", remove the "stopper" so you CAN get your arm in there. Super easy. (always late, but better than never) Thanks, you saved me some anguish. 
For anyone looking to replace a C5 fog bulb, here's the method.
