Front Signal Lenses Tough?
03-22-2005, 11:20 PM
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Front Signal Lenses Tough? This might be a stupid question. Is it supposed to be hard to replace the front turn signal lenses on my 2000 SS? I tried to replace them a while ago and still want to put them on but I had a hell of a time trying to get the old ones out. So I gave up. Is there a trick to doing it? It almost seemed like the bumper had to come off so there was enough room to get them out.
03-23-2005, 06:56 AM
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How in the world do u remove Turn Signal's? I just tried to remove my turn signals on my 2000 z28 convertible and after unscrewing them, I can't get them out of there! What in the world were they thinking when designing this area?? I could remove the corner lights on my 95 camaro easily, I don't know why I can't get them out on the 2000.
Can anyone help out??
Can anyone help out??
03-23-2005, 07:31 AM
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they'll come out, you just have to pull the outter end up over the joint where the two panels *bumper and fender* meet and it will come out. They're definately in there for sure. The new ones go in a lot easier. Here's some advise though. Go get some clear RTV or silicon sealant or something. Lightly coat all around the lense/housing before you put it in and let it dry. They wont leak after that, otherwise i'd say there's about a 90% chance they will.
03-23-2005, 10:33 AM
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Definitely put some RTV around the lense. I didn't and mine have a constant haze of water on the inside. I had hell getting mine out also. I too took out the headlights and had trouble still. I had to bend the plastic plate that they rest on. It took some time but it finally went in. Just be patient.
03-23-2005, 10:47 AM
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yeah they are a major PIA. i took my hedlights out as well, made it alot easier. but you still have to put some force into getting them out, just be patient, there isnt really a trick.
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03-23-2005, 04:33 PM
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I was trying to be patient for an hour of trying it. I was almost breaking them trying to get them out. I might try one more time in the Spring. I'm not so sure I want to take out the headlights. Are they easy enough to take out?
03-23-2005, 05:45 PM
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took mine out with the headlights still in.. I just used the little drop down box (what a bitch it was with my big arm in the little hole (jokes hold please) and I twisted the bitches till they came out.
Mine sit with alittle crack as well. but who cares.. you couldnt tell unless you were staring at them.
Dont be a wuss.. pry those bitches out!
Mine sit with alittle crack as well. but who cares.. you couldnt tell unless you were staring at them.
Dont be a wuss.. pry those bitches out!
03-24-2005, 05:42 AM
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I did the clear corner swap on my 02 RS. Did the driver side from the bottom and then took out the headlight when I did the passenger side. Much easier with the headlight out. I found it easier using one arm to pull the lense out and the other to kind of pry and bend the bumper a little bit from the outside.
