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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 07:19 PM
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Hello all -- I recently obtained decent headlight assemblies to replace the absolutely trashed ones now on my '08.

I am looking for a clear "step-by-step" showing the easiest way to do the R&R with pix. I would prefer not to remove the front fascia as I will be working in tight quarters, and it seems folks have had success this way.

I did a search, and there was a pretty good one in 2012, https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...requested.html
but unfortunately links to the pix don't work.

Really appreciate it -- thanks...
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the link below contains the information you need to accomplish this task............

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-removal.html
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the link below contains the information you need to accomplish this task............

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-removal.html
Thanks...
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I found it best to have a helper. They can lift up on the front qtrs while you remove the headlight buckets.
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The link provided by rkj427 was outstanding -- thanks!

The video at the bottom of that link (posted by Hells) was perfect -- job can indeed be done solo and without removing bumper. Of course it took me much longer than the guy in the video. Oh, and I found it helpful to jack up the car and remove the front tire, also. I'm just not as flexible as I was 20 years ago...
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Originally Posted by Atomic Fred
The link provided by rkj427 was outstanding -- thanks!

The video at the bottom of that link (posted by Hells) was perfect -- job can indeed be done solo and without removing bumper. Of course it took me much longer than the guy in the video. Oh, and I found it helpful to jack up the car and remove the front tire, also. I'm just not as flexible as I was 20 years ago...


glaf to to hear it all worked out for you!
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