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2003 Chevrolet Corvette CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Technical Service Bulletins -> Poor Air Conditioning Performance -- Will Not Blow Cold Enough -> 2003 Sierra & Silverado
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
2003 Sierra & Silverado
On some of these models equipped with 6.6L diesel engine the air conditioning performance is less than desirable, especially when ambient temperature is more than 90°F.
To correct this condition perform system inspects as follow:
- Calibrate actuators
- Inspect lower condenser deflector for proper installation. Deflector should be positioned at lower part of condenser and extend forward into top of front bumper and below two fresh air intake holes.
- Inspect engine coo...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> PBR Dual Piston Front Disc Brake -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1997-03 Corvette
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
- Raise and support the vehicle with jack stands.
- Clean the fuel filter connections before dis...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
- Shift transmission into PARK (A/T) or NEUTRAL (M/T) and apply parking brake.
- Raise and suitably support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Insert a drift or punch into brake rotor cooling fins and against brake caliper to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning.
- Remove spindle nut retaining rear wheel drive shaft to hub.
- Release parking brake.
- Remove rear transverse spring. Do not loosen outer tie rod jam nut.
- Separate outer tie rod end from knuckle and reposition tie rod toward rear of vehicle.
- Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect parking brake ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.7 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Tests
Refer to Figs. and for diagnostic test procedures.
Intermittent & Poor Connections
Intermittents
Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following:
- Wiring broken inside insulation.
- Poor connection between male and female terminal at connector.
- Poor terminal to wire connection. Some conditions which fall under this are:
- Poor crimps.
- Poor solder joints.
- Crimping over wire insulat...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect regulator electrical connector and battery to alternator terminal.
- Release accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Remove accessory drive belt from alternator pulley.
- Remove...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Active Handling System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.7 V8 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. The lamp will also come on as the system is...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.7 V8 GAS
- Disconnect Intake Air Temperature (IAT) and Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor connectors.
- Remove air intake duct/cleaner.
- Remove mounting bolts and radiator upper support. Record upper radiator support position in relation to fan shroud for installation.
- Raise and support vehicle, then drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove fan shrou...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 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 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Behind Brake Rotor - LF Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
Speakers and Antennas Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
2003 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Chevrolet Corvette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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