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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1997 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Headlamp Bezel Replacement

Removal procedure

    Object Number: 64644 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Raise the appropriate headlamp manually.

    3. Turn the manual headlamp control knob counterclockwise.

  3. Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.

    4. Object Number: 64647 Size: SH
  4. Remove the screws retaining the headlamp bezel.

    5. Important: The headlamp bezel has a tab (3) which fits into a retaining clip (2) on the underside of the headlamp opening door (1). Observe caution when separating.

  5. Grasp the sides of the bezel and pry them out slightly, then carefully begin to raise the rear sides and pull the bezel away from headlamp opening door.

    6. Slowly remove the bezel to release the bezel tab (3) from the retaining clip (2) on the underside of the headlamp opening door (1).

  6. Remove the headlamp bezel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 64647 Size: SH

    Important: The headlamp bezel has a tab (3) which fits into a retaining clip (2) on the underside of the headlamp opening door (1). Observe caution when joining.

  1. Grasp the sides of the bezel and pry them out slightly, carefully begin to lower the front edge of the bezel into position on the headlamp assembly, then lower the sides into position and simultaneously CAREFULLY insert the bezel tab (3) into the retaining clip (2) on the underside of the headlamp opening door.
  2. Install the screws retaining the headlamp bezel.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the headlamp bezel retaining screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

    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.


    Object Number: 64644 Size: SH
  3. Connect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector to the forward lamp wiring harness.
  4. Lower the headlamp manually.

    5. Turn the manual headlamp control knob clockwise.

  5. Close the hood.