How do you replace the front turn signal bulb? I mean how do you get to it?
Thanks in advance,
Darts1

 

I have always raised the headlights so just the parking lights are on...remove the 3 screws securing the black headlight bezel and reach down to the light..twist pull

 

or get under the car, remove the plastic access panel about 5 self taping screws and reach up to change

or

if you have thin long arms sit in front of the Vette, push in and down on the accordian like black brake ducting to move it out of the way.
Then reach in and up find the bulb, pushin the detant, twist and remove the socket from the housing. pull the wiring to the opening, change the bulb and reverse.....

 

I did the removal of the headlamp shroud and remove the hood position stop which allowed my arm to easily reach down there.

 

Here's a video that shows how you can change the turn signal bulb.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaUEoD2CH4k

 

Once you do it ,it seems easy the next time,as with most everything.

 

You'll get three suggestions

Go in through the brake ducts - not easy with a Z06 or if you have screens

Go in through the bottom by taking out the bottom panel



The one that works for me is:

Turn on the headlights and back off one position to kill the lights.
Unscrew the 3 small screws on the black plastic housing around the headlight. Gently pull the housing clear. Reach down around the headlight unit and release the bulb holder. It comes out by turning the bulb holder a ¼ turn counter clockwise but it has a plastic clip which you need to squeeze to release it. Here’s how the bulb fits into the lamp unit. The DRL bulb is the lower of the two.



Here’s the light socket. This one’s after market but it gives you the idea. You can see the clip you need to squeeze.



Change the bulb. It’s a push fit into the lamp holder. Push it home firmly but don’t handle the glass. Use latex gloves if you have them. Reseat the bulb holder and turn clockwise until it clicks back in place. Put the plastic headlight housing back in place making sure to locate the small plastic tab in the bracket on the headlamp cover. Replace the 3 screws and close the lights.

It’s a 10 minute job. Some guys have had the lights close if they’ve taken a while to do the fix. If you’re worried about that, disconnect the battery once the lights are up.

The bulb is a 4157NA

Some guys with big arms remove the hood adjusting screw for better access. Guys with even bigger arms have had to take off the headlight cover. Four torx screws (2 back, 1 each side). Take the back ones off first with the lamps down. Raise the lights and take the side ones out.

 

what kind of bulbs do you need? I went to autozone, but the ones they got from the computer did not fit (same when I went to the dealership).

 

The bulb is a 4157NA A 3157NA will work also

 

Tried this 2 minute fix and broke the white plastic thing that retains the bulb to the lamp shroud.
Is it just called a retainer?
Can I get this from a local body shop supplier (ie: after market)
Is it dealer item only?

 

^^^

 

I use the bottom hatch.

 

That part is on the socket? You would have to replace the whole socket to fix it. You should be able to find one at any decent car parts store.

Peter

 

Thanks. I'll try O'rilley and Autozone.