[dchgomag]

Question on changing out blown bulbs on the corning lamps...

On my 91 Reatta, I've attempted to change out the LEFT/DRIVER-side corning lamp. Specifically, the corning lamp that stays on solid, white in color when lit, that luminates the side of the road when activated.

I've tried to access the bults from all angles. From the access panel at the tire well to from above and in between the finder/bumper.

Any adivce? It is driving me nuts as I do work very hard to keep this car in tip top shape.

Thanks.

[harry yarnell]

Easiest way for me is to remove the headlight assy. Have you tried from underneath?

[DAVES89]

I had the same problem and Rawja walked thru it. I had to remove the cornering lamp assembly. There are 4 nuts or bolts [can't remember which] to remove. i remember using a 1/4" drive ratchet w/long extension.

[Drake]

First remove the strut brace from the left strut tower to the radiator bulkhead. Next remove the cover on the relay center. There are two screws (I believe) holding the relay center in place. They go through the base of the relay center. Carefully move the relay center assembly out of your way. Next remove the two mounting screws for the windshield washer bottle. Pull up slightly on the bottle to move out of your way. Finally, look down and you have easy access to that Dang bulb.

[Barney Eaton]

The service manual says to remove the parking lamp assembly by removing the 4 screws that hold it in place.... they are accessed from under the car, one is above the bumper shock
and is difficult to get at.... once you get it out, do not replace it, 3 screws will hold the assembly in place.

Everyone seems to have a "better" way of changing these bulbs, but it takes more time to remove the headlight assembly, or the relay box than it does to take out the four screws.
Sure you could remove the fender but the service manual way is no big deal.

[Squire Tom]

take barney's advice !
i had to replace rear speakers and at first i thought removing the interior panels was too much trouble. but i tried barney's way and it was easy and quick. be careful on the seat bekt hangers as they are old and brittle , i broke one but super glued it together.
also one of the mounting studs pulled away from the cardboard backing on the fascias.
slow and easy and no problems.
thanx barney

[dchgomag]

Thank you all for the info. I really appreciate all the input and interest!
I have to say I know of the screws holding the lenses in from behind. Just that I at times can't believe things are so complicated and complexed!!

I do have a shop manual for the 89' year Reatta/Riviera, but couldn't find any directions on this application.

Again, thanks so much for the input.

D~ Madison, WI

[Rawja]

Just lay on your back under the front corner, the bolts are relatively easy to access and the whole assembly will slide right out for easy lamp changes.

[Barney Eaton]

I looked in the 1989 manual and could not find it....... my mistake, it is on the video that GM made and Dave is working on putting several of those videos together.

[Bobby Valines]

Where can I find that video on taking off the front lens? I just came in from looking at it and cant find the four screws. Appreciate any help.