CatCam

My front right signal light lens is cracked and I want to change the entire signal light (running light) assembly.....I looked for some pointers but could not find any. Any tips??.....

I found a nice replacement on flea-bay for $60/pair....are there better options out there??

GHL4505

I bought mine off of ebay. Slightly different than the one you are interested in, but same idea. I did see the one you are looking at, last weekend on a C5 at a car show. They look fantastic. So much better than stock.

DeeGee

Here's the replacement procedure

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.

tstar

That brake duct stuff isn't as easy as the instructions make it out to be though!

DeeGee

There speaks experience

LoneStarFRC

Sounds like the "shark" bit him.

"BRACKET, FRT T/SIG LP (SHARK CAGE)" <-----True story.

Government Motors.........go figure.

tstar

Yep... Worst part of the swap was getting those damn things in and out! Funny... I removed them completely because I couldn't see how you could possibly install new housings w/o scratching them up with the brake cust merely "moved aside"...

Just to Hyjack a tad but I installed clear corners w/LED strips, thought you might be interested Dee Gee;






Tim

LoneStarFRC

Yeah, I know, been lazy getting to it. Had a couple other projects to take care of first. I'll have it on it's way back in a day or two at most.

Bills03Coupe

I just installed the same lights, although I purchased from a different flea-bay seller (PM sent). Took some time to do, and it is a bit tight to get the lights in and out (I have the arm bruises to prove it!) but well worth the effort. They look fantastic!

SaberD

i replaced my corner lights with clear ones because my drivers side one was cracked. i still have the passenger side one. ill sell it for $15 plus shipping. i can send pics if you would like. although i would suggest getting the clear ones. they look so much better over stock its not even funny.

MSG C5

I want to perform this mod, however I also plan to upgrade the fogs to HID and the parking corner lights to LED. Since I will need to raise the front end and get under the car, I also plan to install some front brake duct screens. Might as well do it all at once!

MSG C5

What do you recommend regarding the brake duct? Per my other post, I plan to install the pressure fit front brake duct screens as well.

JW Motorsports

The best option out there
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-parts-for-sale-wanted/2449912-c5-clear-black-amber-corner-lights-led-packages.html

pewter99

Reminder...no Ebay LInks

SaberD

i dont see what the big deal is with the brake ducts. i didnt even jack my car up. just drove up on a 2x4 and i had plenty of room to do the full install. i did remove the ducts though.. they come out in like 5 seconds...

VerTigo456

Good info...about to do the same mod next week...

Orphan

I found that if you pull the brake ducting off of the bumper opening itself and push it down, you have enough room to put a short 10mm socket on a u-joint with an extension and access the inner bolt that holds the parking light on from the brake duct hole.

I used the diy in the sticky section (post #3): http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...with-pics.html

From the same thread:

CatCam

To all that posted - Thanks!!

This is what I love about owning this car -- Anything I ask about this car has been done, modified, manipulated, rebuilt, or blacked out!

I have all the info I need to do this project, ordering the lights today...I'll post pics when it's done.

Thank again!!

tstar

Good grief!! You removed the Brake Ducts in 5 seconds???? Took me about 10 minutes and I was cussing like a sailor...

And I'm not kidding...

My issue was that I was afraid of scratching the new light's lenses so I removed everything I could for easy access. I was up on ramps.

Tim

Bills03Coupe

One word of caution when moving the brake ducts or the light assembly. On the driver's side there is a small pump or motor with a black hose attached to it. It's mounted to the left of, towards the bottom, of the radiator. You'll see it when you remove the access panel. It looks kind fragile, so I'd be extra careful working around it, not to snap something off!