Embarrassed to ask this
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Heel & Toe
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From: West Wildwood NJ
Embarrassed to ask this
Have a 2001 C5. About 1 month ago my front left directional needed replacing. I couldn't figure out how to replace the bulb, so I took it to my mechanic, $50.00 later it was working. Today, my right side front directional needs replacing. I am embarrassed to say I still can not figure out how to get to the bulb. Any help would be appreciated. I love the car, and will spare no expense to take care of her, but $50.00 to replace a bulb seems a little extreme. Thanks, Charl
Safety Car
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From: Houston Texas
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Le Mans Master
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From: Columbia SC
Try this, do a Goggle search with key words for what you want to do. Generally most of the hits will be from this forum. If you do't find what you need or need some extra info then ask the Forum directly. Glad to hear you want to learn how to work on it yourself. We are always here to help. With that said here is a link that might be helpful:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...gnal-bulb.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...gnal-bulb.html
Pro
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From: Chicago Suburb
St. Jude Donor '13
Bulb Replacement
Have a 2001 C5. About 1 month ago my front left directional needed replacing. I couldn't figure out how to replace the bulb, so I took it to my mechanic, $50.00 later it was working. Today, my right side front directional needs replacing. I am embarrassed to say I still can not figure out how to get to the bulb. Any help would be appreciated. I love the car, and will spare no expense to take care of her, but $50.00 to replace a bulb seems a little extreme. Thanks, Charl
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Jensen Beach FL
I found it easier to just remove the bottom panel. Plenty of room for my big arms. I did fogs going in thru the headlight opening but arms got scratched up. When I did the turn signal the bulb housing was brittle and cracked but was able to seat the new LED switchbacks which don't emit as much heat so the housings should hold up. Could not imagine trying to put them in from the top.
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Melting Slicks
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Removing the bottom access panel is what the GM service manual recommends. It gives you the best access. I just changed out my complete lenses (installed Eagle Eyes clear/black). However, the brake cooling duct was a pain in the *** to work around and it is almost impossible to remove completely.
Believe it or not, one of the side marker bulbs burned out just as I finished re-installing the bottom access panel. I was livid.
Last edited by Cybermind; Jun 7, 2013 at 07:33 AM.
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Heel & Toe
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From: West Wildwood NJ
Thanks to all for the help and advice. Long story short I tried almost every one of these ideas, and the one that I tried last worked easily. Wound up taking the headlight cover off, after that I was able to see and get to the lamp. I also used some RTV to fill the burned out hole in the lid above the bulb.
