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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Headlamp Bezel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 64644 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.
  3. Remove the rear screw attaching the headlamp bezel.

    4. Object Number: 777768 Size: SH
  4. Remove the headlamp motor/actuator knob cover.
  5. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control knob counterclockwise to raise the headlamp.

    6. Object Number: 64647 Size: SH
  6. Remove the screws from the side of the headlamp bezel.

    7. 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 the parts.

  7. Pull the rear sides of the bezel out slightly, then begin to raise the rear sides and pull the bezel away from the headlamp opening door.

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

  8. 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 installing the headlamp bezel.

  1. Pull the rear sides of the bezel out slightly.
  2. Position the headlamp bezel to the headlamp, inserting the bezel tab (3) into the retaining clip (2) on the underside of the headlamp opening door (1).

    3. 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.

  3. Install the screws to the side of the headlamp bezel.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the headlamp bezel retaining screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 64644 Size: SH
  4. Connect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector to the forward lamp wiring harness.
  5. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control knob clockwise to lower the headlamp.
  6. Install the rear screw to the headlamp bezel.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the headlamp bezel retaining screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 777768 Size: SH
  7. Install the motor/actuator knob cover.
  8. Close the hood.