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Old 12-18-2009, 05:15 PM
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Just got my present from JW. New front corner light, need to know the procedure to remove old ones. Thanks Snowing in West Virginia nand I need something to do tomorrow.
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One of 2 ways. You can either remove the headlight door and go in straight from the top or you can go from the bottom by removing the plastic covers. I did mine the 2nd way. Jack up the front the car until you have a reasonable amount of clearence under the nose. Directly up below the corner light you will see plastic panels on the outward edge of the nose. Remove enough screws until you can pull the panel back and look up to see the corner light. There are 2 small screws and a spring holding it in. Remove light and reverse procedure. Very easy job.
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These are great directions by Pewter99 Post#3
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...with-pics.html
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Originally Posted by Bill Vett
These are great directions by Pewter99 Post#3
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...with-pics.html


Here are a few more pics to help

Document ID# 655625
2002 Chevrolet Corvette
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Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lamp Replacement
Removal Procedure



1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the front fascia lower closeout panel.


3. Release the brake caliper cooling duct from the front fascia, and position the duct aside.



4. Remove the front turn signal lamp bracket retaining spring from the lamp bracket.
5. Remove the lamp bracket retaining spring from the front fascia.
6. Remove the front turn signal lamp bracket retaining screws.



7. Disconnect the sockets from the lamp.




8. Remove the lamp, with the bracket, from the vehicle.
9. Remove the lamp to bracket retaining screws.
10. Remove the lamp from the bracket.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the front park/turn signal and sidemarker lamp into position on the front turn signal lamp bracket.
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
2. Install the front park/turn signal and sidemarker lamp to bracket retaining screws.
Tighten
Tighten the front park/turn signal and sidemarker lamp to bracket retaining screws to 2 N•m (18 lb in).
3. Install the sockets to the lamp.
4. Install the lamp, with the bracket, to the front fascia.
5. Align the lamp to the opening in the front fascia and hold the lamp firmly in place against the fascia, while installing the front turn signal lamp bracket retaining screws.
Tighten
Tighten the front turn signal lamp bracket retaining screws to 3 N•m (27 lb in).
6. Install the lamp bracket retaining spring to the front fascia.
7. Install the front turn signal lamp bracket retaining spring to the lamp bracket.
8. Position the brake caliper cooling duct to the front fascia and press the duct toward the fascia to secure.
9. Install the front fascia lower closeout panel. Refer to Close Out Panel - Front Bumper Fascia Lower in Bumpers.
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good stuff
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Originally Posted by Bill Vett
These are great directions by Pewter99 Post#3
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...with-pics.html
That's what I used

Post up pics when you're done.
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Originally Posted by Bandit 00C5
One of 2 ways. You can either remove the headlight door and go in straight from the top or you can go from the bottom by removing the plastic covers. I did mine the 2nd way. Jack up the front the car until you have a reasonable amount of clearence under the nose. Directly up below the corner light you will see plastic panels on the outward edge of the nose. Remove enough screws until you can pull the panel back and look up to see the corner light. There are 2 small screws and a spring holding it in. Remove light and reverse procedure. Very easy job.
The second method will give you access to all the stuff behind the front fascia.
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If you want to remove the lights quickly, you need this special tool
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If you want to remove the lights quickly, you need this special tool
That's a good "all around" tool. I used a 10lb one yesterday, for a different type job.

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