I have a couple things to fix or have fixed...

The AC actuator, is the passenger and driver side the same part? Gene's GM Parts House has it for $171. I'm having a bunch of hot air coming through and I've read the thread on this forum.

The daylight running light/turn signal bulb (amber bulb) socket is all black and I cannot remove the bad bulb. I found the part. My question is how do I remove the 3 wire leads? Do they just pull out? They did not come out easily and I was afraid to just pull them out by tugging on the wire.

thanks for your help

Model year '99

 

For the DRL bulb take a look at the pic I posted here.

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.

 

DeeGee... thanks for the response. Luckily I have skinny arms and was able to get the socket out.

Can you tell me how to take the wires out? Do I just tug on them?

I guess I should try to get an aftermarket part as well.

thanks