Blackpixi7

Does anyone have instructions on how to remove the fog lights? Can I get to them from the bottom? Or do I have to remove the headlights and get to them from the top?

I'm replacing te fog lights/fog lights shrouds.

DeeGee

This shows how to replace the bulbs. It should show what you need:

 




Document ID# 780025
2002 Chevrolet Corvette
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Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement - Front
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the front fascia lower close out panel. Refer to Close Out Panel - Front Bumper Fascia Lower in Bumpers.

3. Release the brake caliper cooling duct from the front fascia and position the duct aside.


4. Disconnect the front fog lamp electrical connector from the fog lamp bulb/socket.





Caution
Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:
o Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb.
o Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete.
o Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
o Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
o Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb.
o Properly dispose of the used bulb.
o Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.

5. Remove the fog lamp bulb/socket from the fog lamp.
6. Rotate the fog lamp bulb/socket counter-clockwise to release it from fog lamp.


Installation Procedure
1. Install the fog lamp bulb/socket to the fog lamp.
2. Rotate the fog lamp bulb/socket clockwise to secure it to the fog lamp.
3. Connect the front fog lamp electrical connector to the fog lamp bulb/socket.
4. Position the brake caliper cooling duct to the front fascia, and press to secure.
5. Install the front fascia lower close out panel. Refer to Close Out Panel - Front Bumper Fascia Lower in Bumpers.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Check and adjust fog lamp aim as necessary. Refer to Fog Lamp Aiming Procedure

Rossi396

That bolt that secures the foglight is a real PIA....

I have like-new shrouds if you need them.

Rossi

Camjamsdad

It's a whole lot easier doing the job from the top. No jacking. No struggle with the fog light mount bolt. No climbing under the car.

You just remove the 3 phillips screws holding the headlight bezel. The top cover is held on with 4 T-15 Torx screws. Depending on your arm size that's all you need to remove. If you have a bigger arm you can remove the head light pivot screws. They are lock tite'd on. I replaced mine with Nylock nuts from Lowes since I always seem to be playing with my lights. I was in there for the HID lows, HID Fogs, Switchback LEDs, Clear corners, a bad ballast, a relay harness for the fog lights. That's at least 6 times.

DeeGee

although I think I'd go in from below for replacing fogs.

Just a reminder, if you go in through the top this will job take a while. Disconnect the battery so the headlights don't stow and trap your arm.

Blackpixi7

Hey guys, I got new fog light screens as well, the actual shroud that has holes in it to allow cool air into the engine bay, how do I remove the old fog light shrouds?

3whit

The shrouds are removed from the lower access panel in front of the tire .If you are in there you can easilly access the fog lights .There are 4 small self tapping screws with a hex head on them .that hold the shrouds in place. There are a couple of wire clips attached to them to keep side marker wires out of the way. Hope this help you out ..

Blackpixi7

I've got the panel off, but I cannot reach the fog shrouds at all, they're too far forward in the bumper.

Fasthotrod

Much, much easier to get at from the top.

Just remove the two pivot screws:





The head light pivot screws removed and the headlight tucked down into the front fascia:



From there, it's simple to reach the fog light bolt:



Hope this helps.

Mark

3whit

I am sure I did this when I put in my free flow shrouds . I had the front Up maybe a foot ,Removed the lower panel about 6 screws .Then with my 1/4 inch ratchet and an extension I reached the securing screws. From the top might be easier as suggested previously but I would be concerned about alignment of the buckets afterwards. I know I have changed the fog bulbs from the top by just removing the headlight bezels and reaching down in, but you can't have Popie arms . Good luck to ya

3whit

I forgot you need to slip out the front brake cooling ducts then you will find alot more room.

Profit

whats the part number for the bulb replacement on the fogs ?

SonnyinVA

are there better bulbs and brighter bulbs, without going to piaa's or hid's?

DeeGee

The fogs are 899s

DeeGee

I'm sure I've seen other options but cant find them

Most members seem to go the HIDs route:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1647998

3whit

The stock bulb is 37.5 watt #893 ,You can easilly replace with a 50 Watt ,# 885 ,Most guys are converting std. Housings with HID set ups .

trk982003

you dont have to do any of that! just manually crank up the headlights about 3/4 open and you can fit your arm down far enough and you can twist out the old in twist in the new. i do it at work in 4 minutes on customer's cars after they've "fiddled with it for hours"

ztheusa

Where is the manual system?

trk982003

With the hood open, the black **** next to each headlight. Turn them one way for up the other way for down. When your finished put the lights down manually then turn your lights on and they'll go back into synch. (in the first picture posted above his finger is almost on the ****.) You dont have to remove anything for the job, nor to manually raise the headlight.

SonnyinVA

Great tips!

Yeah, I just did it the manual way... took about 10 minutes to do both sides, and that was even with trying to make sure I didn't get dirty. Maybe my arms are bigger than yours, but I cranked it up all the way to be able to get a little more room. Then I adjusted both sides to get them both at just the right angle. I also used the 885s cuz they are the same price as the 893s but are 50w instead of 37.5. Fit fine, no issues, and look great!

See ya,
Sonny