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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.7 V8 GAS

Passenger Cars

The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.

Achieva & Skylark
1994-96
  • Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
  • Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
  • Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
  • On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> PBR Dual Piston Front Disc Brake -> Brake Pad Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.7 V8 GAS

Removal

  • Remove brake caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service."
  • Position suitable pliers over caliper and center of inboard shoe and lining, Fig. , then squeeze pliers to bottom pistons in caliper bores.
  • Remove shoe and lining assemblies.

Installation

  • Install inboard shoe and...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 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: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Automatic Transmission -> Manual transmission
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

Automatic Transmission

  • Raise and suitably support vehicle.
  • Remove rear tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove catalytic converter pipe assembly.
  • Tie off lefthand muffler assembly to underbody to support muffler out of way.
  • Remove righthand muffler assembly.
  • Remove driveline tunnel closeout panel.
  • Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove rear bellhousing access plug.
  • Following step must be performed to assure proper torque converter balance during installation. Matchmark transmission flexplate to transmission torque converter through access hole in rear bellhousing.
  • Remove transmission flex...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect HO2S electrical connectors.
  • Remove takedown pipe flange nuts.
  • Remove intermediate pipe to rear pipe mounting bolts.
  • Remove takedown pipe bracket front exhaust hanger bolts.
  • Remove rear intermediate exhaust pipes rear exhaust hanger bolts.
  • Remove intermediate pipe.
  • Remove intermediate pipe rear HO2S.
  • ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Air Bag 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. If the air b...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Corvette AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 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

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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+.

Left Front Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.7 V8 GASLeft Front Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Electronic Brake Control Module
  • Ground G-101
  • Splice Pack SP-101
  • Rear Of Engine Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.7 V8 GASRear Of Engine Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.7 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • Camshaft Position Sensor
  • Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
  • Ground G-107
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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 Diagram2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Horn Relay
  • Starter
  • Generator
  • Fog Lamp Relay
  • 2003 Chevrolet Corvette  5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Relay
  • Ignition Coil/ Module 5
  • Ignition Coil/ Module 1
  • Ignition Coil/ Module 7
  • Ignition Coil/ Module 3
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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+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2003 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: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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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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