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Sep 29, 2018 | 08:45 PM

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2017Z51

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Front Parking Camera

My front passenger side parking camera on my 2017 took a direct hit from a rock. It shattered the lens. Does anyone have any experience with replacing the factory cam in the grill? I am hoping that is can be done without having to remove the front end. Any experience with replacement and cost would be appreciated.
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Oct 1, 2018 | 10:42 AM

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Have you checked to see what the smallest assembly is that you can order? Just the camera, or camera with entire grille?

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Oct 1, 2018 | 11:29 AM

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You can order just the camera (includes wiring).

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Oct 2, 2018 | 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 2017Z51

My front passenger side parking camera on my 2017 took a direct hit from a rock. It shattered the lens. Does anyone have any experience with replacing the factory cam in the grill? I am hoping that is can be done without having to remove the front end. Any experience with replacement and cost would be appreciated.
Thanks
Don

Same thing happened to my passenger side camera. Still works and left a large crack down the middle but I've yet to find a new OEM replacement without the grille. Ebay has a few used OEM cameras at $100+ but as far as new... most come with the grille. Can anyone confirm or post up a part number?

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Oct 2, 2018 | 11:14 AM

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https://www.tascaparts.com/auto-part...umber=84185771
This is for a 2017 Stingray. It may work for other years/models. Probably a good idea to enter you C7's year/trim and search for camera from there.

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Oct 2, 2018 | 01:52 PM

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Front Parking Camera

What I am trying to find out is, does the front end of the car need to be removed to replace the camera?

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Oct 3, 2018 | 07:34 AM

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What I am trying to find out is, does the front end of the car need to be removed to replace the camera?

yes, you need to remove the front bumper to access the camera behind the grille

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Oct 4, 2018 | 12:32 PM

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The front end needs to come off. This happened to me. Replacement was around $90 if I recall correctly.

Bumper needs to come off to access camera mounting points behind grill

Busted lens, replacement camera

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Oct 4, 2018 | 05:46 PM

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Thanks. I really appreciate your reply and others that have confirmed the front bumper has to come off to do this repair.

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