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Oct 17, 2007 | 05:47 PM

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dmarano66

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I am a new corvette owner. I bought a 2005 coupe. Obviously used. As luck would have it one of my passenger side bulbs is out. I opened the hood and it doesn't look that easy to change the bulbs. I called my local dealership and they said it is better for them to change it. Any thoughts. Is it easy? Can someone point me in the right direction to open up and change the bulb?

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Oct 17, 2007 | 05:53 PM

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I think that you change it from the rear through the wheel well. you have to take off the fromt cover of the wheel well.

I think the owner's manual has some info on this as well.

good luck

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Oct 17, 2007 | 06:30 PM

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Turn the steering, remove the black rubber/plastic.. install the bulb!

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Nov 8, 2007 | 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dashti

Turn the steering, remove the black rubber/plastic.. install the bulb!

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Nov 8, 2007 | 01:56 PM

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don't get anything on the bulb, use a paper towel to handle.

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Nov 8, 2007 | 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by asian-winkie

don't get anything on the bulb, use a paper towel to handle.

This is KEY!

Of course the dealership wants you to bring it in. All they see is $$$. Make sure you get the right bulb and and handle with care.

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Nov 9, 2007 | 06:49 PM

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I wear disposable vinyl gloves when replacing bulbs. The oil from your hands can shorten life of bulbs.

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Nov 10, 2007 | 11:55 AM

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don't get anything on the bulb, use a paper towel to handle.

I use latex gloves

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Nov 11, 2007 | 09:43 PM

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How easy is it to change the fog lamp bulbs?

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