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Can you just replace the lense covers on the headlights and fog lights on a C6, or do you need to buy complete new light assemblys?
I am in Chicago - can't drive it - might as well learn something about it.
I am in Chicago - can't drive it - might as well learn something about it.
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Well all they did was replace the cover. Evidently there is a problem with these covers. mine had stress crack, and it was replaced under the warranty.
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The headlight covers are not replaceable. You have to replace the entire headlamp assembly which go for around $800 from some of the forum parts supply vendors. If you look at the Corvette parts catalog, there is no part listed for just the headlight cover.
If you want to paint your car a custom color and have matching headlamp assemblies, they can be taken apart by gently heating the unit in an oven to soften the glue and then prying them apart. After painting, you need to re-glue the cover to the assembly (and hope you have it sealed).
If you want to paint your car a custom color and have matching headlamp assemblies, they can be taken apart by gently heating the unit in an oven to soften the glue and then prying them apart. After painting, you need to re-glue the cover to the assembly (and hope you have it sealed).
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Just bustin' your ***** a little. Oh, and the whole housing needs to be replaced.
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If you want to paint your car a custom color and have matching headlamp assemblies, they can be taken apart by gently heating the unit in an oven to soften the glue and then prying them apart. After painting, you need to re-glue the cover to the assembly (and hope you have it sealed).