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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Charging System -> Avenger, Colt, Stealth, Summit & Talon -> Breeze, Cirrus, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker, Sebring, Stratus & Vision -> Cherokee, Dakota, Full Size Pickups & Vans, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> Ford Motor Co. -> General Motors -> Minivans -> Neon
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Breeze, Cirrus, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker, Sebring, Stratus & Vision
  • Connect suitable pressure gauge or reclaim/recycle equipment to discharge side of compressor, then attach clamp-on thermocouple part No. P.S.E. 66-324-0014, 80PK-1A or equivalent, to liquid line as shown in Fig. It must be attached as close to condenser as possible to read liquid line temperature.
  • With transaxle in Park and engine idling at 700 RPM, set air conditioning controls as follows:
    • Set A/C control to outside air.
    • Set pa...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> PBR Dual Piston Front Disc Brake -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pulsation is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. To check for this condition, measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from edge of disc. If thic...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

  • With transmission in neutral and parking brake released, raise and support vehicle, then remove underbody braces, as required.
  • Remove exhaust system as follows:
    • Disconnect AIR pipe from catalytic converter and exhaust pipe.
    • Disconnect electrical connector to oxygen sensor.
    • Remove bolts securing muffler to hangers, disconnect exhaust pipes from manifolds and remove exhaust system as an assembly.
  • Support transmission, remove support beam retaining bolts and support beam.
  • Mark position o...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

When the ignition switch is placed in the Off position the receiver/con...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove intake air duct.
  • Disconnect regulator electrical connector and battery lead from rear of alternator.
  • Using a suitable socket and handle on tensioner pulley bolt, lift tensioner upward in clockwise direction, then remove serpentine drive belt.
  • On all models, remove alternator rear attaching bolt and nut, then remove alternator rear attaching bracket, Fig. .
  • Remove two bolts from alternator upper attaching, then remove upper attaching bracket.
  • Remove two bolts from alternator lower attaching, then remove lower attac...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 1991-96 Corvette -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

Reset

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) will inform the vehicle operator of and under inflated tire condition. The system allows the tire pressure in all four tires to monitored. The sensors will transmit allow tire message if a tire pressure falls below 25 psi.

The vehicle must be traveling 25 mph for 30 seconds before the sensors will transmit the tire pressure information. The TPMS sensors also send the tire pressure information to the receiver. The receiver interprets this data and determines if tire pressure...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Drain coolant from radiator.
  • Remove upper radiator support, Fig. .
  • Disconnect radiator inlet and outlet hoses at radiator.
  • On models equipped with automatic transmission,disconnect transmission oil cooler lines at radiator.
  • ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Lift tensioner upward in the clockwise direction, using a suitable socket and handle on tensioner pulley bolt...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Behind LH Side Of I/P, Above Brake Pedal & Clutch Pedal Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette  5.7 V8 GASBehind LH Side Of I/P, Above Brake Pedal & Clutch Pedal Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • Brake Switch
  • Cruise Control Clutch Switch
  • Brake Pedal Cruise Release Switch
  • Brake Pedal Vacuum Release Valve
  • Door Components Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette  5.7 V8 GASDoor Components Diagram for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C665
  • Connector C510
  • Connector C610
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Chevrolet Corvette  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Bose Relay
  • Audio Preamplifier
  • Speaker/Amplifier LH Front
  • Speaker/Amplifier RH Front
  • 1996 Chevrolet Corvette  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cigar Lighter
  • Horn
  • Oxygen Sensor
  • Hazard Flasher
  • Power Window
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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