Thrash

Hey there,
My most awesome wife gave me new painted headlights for Christmas (through Mike at Eastcoast Performance <HERE>), so I had to remove them to send to them for painting and new lenses. I simply used a previous post's link <HERE> from ShockerRacing and it was easy-squeezy, and they were both out in less than 2 hours this afternoon. My VY vert will be getting black HL bezels and black lens rings, as well as new outer lenses.

A couple of details: I went with every tip, step by step as posted by Shocker, and it worked! Basically you unscrew the upper fender and bumper screws, pop-off the wheel liners and air-dam. No need to remove the whole bumper or either fender. No hang-ups or missed steps. Once I unbolted the 3 headlight mounting nuts from underneath I unclipped the wiring harness at that point. I used two 2x4 scraps to lift up the fender and the front fascia enough to wiggle each HL out, w/o someone assisting. Then to clean each one thoroughly I removed the rubber bulb-socket covers, held my shopvac to the holes, then tilted, shook and tapped it to thoroughly clean out dust, dirt & debris from each pod. Lastly I put each assembly points nuts and pop-fasteners in a labeled zip lock, for easier re-assembly.

wayback

Good post. I had my son help lift up on the fascia and front fender. Goos idea about the 2x4s. Hope you enjoy them, should look great. I am thinking about having new lenses put on mine and painting the chrome rings AW. I already have the black bezels but my lenses are getting a little ragged.

Thrash

It is going to be sweet on the yellow. And a great source for getting these done, Mike worked patiently with my wife setting it all up, great vendor

Knob Jockey

Very cool Xmas present.

Thanks for posting the very helpful link.

VET4LES

Good job. Will be watching for the finished product.

Silverado Desperado

Good job!

Do you have any more pics please? When I look at ShockerRacing's post all the photos are no longer showing up in the post.

0Andrew6@TheDoubleAA

let me know when you're ready... I am having Robert RLSebring make me a custom set for the Chevy Expo next month.

LisasZR1

Sweet - can't wait to see them.

So, since these headlights are so difficult to 'adjust' - I have one that is pointing too high (or one pointing too low - whichever way you look at it) since "the accident". How's the best way to adjust them? Do I need to go to a dealer?

lastcowboy

THERES A SMALL SQUARE OPENING ,IF YOU JUST STICK A PEN OR SMALL SCREW DRIVER IN IT THE WHOLE THING JUST POPS OUT

mbarlow

That's , I chose to do the entire job of removing the fascia, lenses, and painting the bezels. Believe I worked with Mike and RL on the lenses and instructions. Great guys!

Good luck with it, will definitely change the look of your car.

0Andrew6@TheDoubleAA

last cowboy is right but I'd probably take it back to where I had the work done and have them use a wall to adjust them. As for the custom lights, I'm excited to see what RLSebring comes up. Robert's and awesome cat and always helpful with folks on the head lights.

lastcowboy

the wall is the best way as said above. the dr.side should adj .toward center some ,,,,not much, and rt. dead stright.

0Andrew6@TheDoubleAA

Knob Jockey

You can DIY your headlight adjustment. You just need a wall.

Here's a pic previously posted on the Forum.

LisasZR1

You guys know some s--t. Thx. Andy, I'll have to do this before I head home tonight from the show or I'll be blinding people in front of me.

Won't take it back - too much trouble for that.

cclive

Before removing headlights, it's a good idea to mark the height of the lights in your own driveway so they can be returned to the same height after reassembly.

forg0tmypen

What is a wall? Like the side of a bulding wall or an insturment of some kind?

cstrunk

Don't think too hard on this one!

phileaglesfan

I was wondering what those holes were for on the fender wall. Actually had one C6 owner tell me it was to save weight.