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Old 05-01-2020, 01:56 PM
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Hey Guys,
I know there are multiple references on how to remove your C6 headlight. I have recently purchased another entire headlight and would like the most helpful instructions someone has recently used to remove/replace a headlight. I am a little nervous to try this. It appears I have plenty of time until some car events start to take place in Ohio so I am going to give it a try. Any helpful tips from someone who has done this would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!
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I have done this to replace my OEM headlights with the Morimotos. Simply remove the fender liner (just the front half) to have access to the light hardware and electric connectors. Loosen the top of the fender, first use a marker to draw a couple lines along fender so you can line it back up after install.
Once fender is loose, remove the four 7mm bolts/screws along the top of the front bumper, also tape hood at bottom so you don’t scratch hood when pulling up on bumper, tape around headlight opening also. You may need to loosen or remove two nuts by front parking light to make it easier also.
Pry up the corners of bumper at fender and headlight area, leave fender, front corners of bumper loose then wiggle the headlight out,
here is a photo of what I did.



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Old 05-01-2020, 05:42 PM
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The attachments have all of the information you asked for...................

I have done headlight replacements using both methods, not difficult at all.
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Check the video on post 5:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-removal.html
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Thanks for the replies. I am going to start on it this weekend. Have a good one!
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subscribed, getting ready to swap out my horribly crazed stockers.

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