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Old 05-17-2019, 10:19 PM
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Hi everyone,
New C7 owner here. Id like to know how to replace a rear tail and/or brake light bulb on my 2016 Stingray.

MT

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You have remove the bumper cover to replace the rear tail light asm !!!!
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Originally Posted by wrecker3
You have remove the bumper cover to replace the rear tail light asm !!!!
Even for a bulb? Or are they even bulbs anymore?
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Even for a bulb? Or are they even bulbs anymore?
No bulbs to replace
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It’s a sealed unit. All LED’s. The entire assembly will need to be replaced.
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Try buying a used unit...some here have installed Zo6 units in their Stingray and may be willing to sell the original unit they removed...
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Originally Posted by 2K14C7
It’s a sealed unit. All LED’s. The entire assembly will need to be replaced.


The only incandescent bulbs are in the cargo area and the license plate.
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Originally Posted by Maxpowers


The only incandescent bulbs are in the cargo area and the license plate.
Yep first thing I do is put LED's in those, why didn't GM??
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Post up a wanted to buy thread in the C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted section and see if someone has a taillight assembly they will part with. New will not be cheap.
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Originally Posted by Vegas1500
Even for a bulb?
Front driving light is as bad!

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Thanks for all the replies. I just wanted to know how to replace the "bulbs" not the housing. Everyone was very helpful.

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