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1997 Chevrolet Corvette CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Corvette -> Heater Core, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
- Remove lower righthand trim panel as follows:
- Remove fuse box cover, then dash panel side trim panel.
- Remove lower trim panel mounting screw, then the trim panel.
- Disconnect courtesy lamp harness connector.
- Remove glove compartment as follows:
- Remove screws from glove compartment lower hinge and latch striker.
- Remove glove compartment from upper trim pad, then disconnect glove compartment lamp switch connector.
- Remove righthand outer air outlet mounting screws, then the air outlet.
- Remove center air outlet mounting scr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1997-03 Corvette
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
Refer to Fi...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 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 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
Removal
- Loosen the lug nuts.
- Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Prior to dismounting the tire from the wheel, note the following precautions:
- Position the bead breaking fixture 90° from the valve stem when separating the tire bead from the wheel.
- Place the mounting and dismounting head so that the tire iron or pry bar can be inserted slightly clockwise of the sensor body when prying the tire bead up and over the head.
- Rotate the tire and wheel assembly clockwise using the tire changer when transferri...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect regulator electrical connector and battery to alternator terminal from back of alternator.
- Release accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Remove accessory drive belt from altern...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns on during vehicle operation, a vehicl...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at coolant pump using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from coolant pump.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
- Loosen accessory drive belt tensioners No. 3 and 10 in to reduce tension on accessory drive belts.
- Remove accessory drive belts.
- Clean accessory drive belt sur...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Upper RH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
Bottom Of LH "A" Pillar Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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Upper RH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
Bottom Of LH "A" Pillar Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram
1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram
