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It looks like you need to remove the front of the inner fender liner to get to them??? Is this the way to do it? Thanks!
Help needed replacing daytime running light assemblies
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Do a search on Youtube, 'C5, DRLs'...I need to replace mine but haven't gotten around to it yet, just researched the 'how to'...Looks fairly simple.
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If you look at the video it makes no sense. With access being that wide open the hood and headlights had to be removed. Still looks like going through the front liner access is the best way?
If you look at the video it makes no sense. With access being that wide open the hood and headlights had to be removed. Still looks like going through the front liner access is the best way?
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Here is the easy way to do it if you need to replace the bulbs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaUEoD2CH4k
Here is the detail on the locking tab. Post 49:
DIY - How to Change Your DRL's (Daytime Running Lights) in 2 Minutes - The Video! - Page 4 - Corvette Forum : DigitalCorvettes.com Corvette Forums
Most people just remove the access panel underneath to replace the entire assembly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaUEoD2CH4k
Here is the detail on the locking tab. Post 49:
DIY - How to Change Your DRL's (Daytime Running Lights) in 2 Minutes - The Video! - Page 4 - Corvette Forum : DigitalCorvettes.com Corvette Forums
Most people just remove the access panel underneath to replace the entire assembly.
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^yeahthat, the video I saw was about the above.
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daytime running lights
Ok I changed them over. Remove the plastic panels above the left and right air dam. Remove the left and right air dams. Use an 7mm 1/4 inch socket or wrench to remove the outer screws on the light assemblies. Push the brake cooling vents in and down to give enough room for the second 10mm screw. Remove the spring that holds the light to the bumper. Pivot the light about 45 degrees so you can see the screw. Use a deep well and a small extention to reach it from the brake vent intake. Pull the light assembly down and remove both sockets. Reverse to re-install. Took about an hour to do. Both assemblies had holes burnt in them from the bulb heat. Remove fuse #2 and you will no longer have this problem. It turns off the Daytime running lights but everything else works.
Ok I changed them over. Remove the plastic panels above the left and right air dam. Remove the left and right air dams. Use an 7mm 1/4 inch socket or wrench to remove the outer screws on the light assemblies. Push the brake cooling vents in and down to give enough room for the second 10mm screw. Remove the spring that holds the light to the bumper. Pivot the light about 45 degrees so you can see the screw. Use a deep well and a small extention to reach it from the brake vent intake. Pull the light assembly down and remove both sockets. Reverse to re-install. Took about an hour to do. Both assemblies had holes burnt in them from the bulb heat. Remove fuse #2 and you will no longer have this problem. It turns off the Daytime running lights but everything else works.
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