1993 CHEVROLET CORVETTE hood release

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NOTICE I
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getthe right type:Your dealer can
wrong type, it may not-fkor have
proper venting, and your Euel:.tank
and emissions system might be
damaged.
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Checking Things Under
the Hood
The following sections tell you how to
check fluids, lubricants and important
parts underhoad.
Hood Release
To open the hood, first pdl the hood
release handle inside the vehicle.
Then lift the rear edge of the hood at
the windshield area.

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Service & Appearance Care
:A Electric. fansunder the hood
can stariup and .injure yuu
even when the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing and
tools away frornany underhood
electric
fan.
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CAUTION
A
Things that burn can get on
hot engine parts and start a
fire. These include liquids like
gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid,
windshield washer and other fluids,
and plastic or rubber. You or others
could be burned. Be careful not to
&op or spill things that will bum
onto a hot engine. Before
closing the
hood, be sure all the
filler caps are on. Then release the
hood
safety strut by moving the strut to the
centered position and lowering the
hood.
Lower the hood'until it is approximately
12 inches (30 cm) above the engine
compartment, then release it. This
should securely latch the hood.
If the hood is still not fully closed and
latched, repeat the
closing procedure by
holding the
hood a little higher before
you release it.

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TO change your-Corvette's headli,ghts,
you'll need a Phillips screwdriver and a
# 15 Torx@ driver.
'1 .. Release the hood latch and r~ise the
2. The headlights need to be halfway
hood to the open position.
open. Turn theswitch to the
headlights ON position., -then quicldy
back to the p.arking lights ON
position .You hay have to do this a
few times until you get the headlights
in the halfway-open position. Or you
can open the .headlight-s manually.
See the Index urmder Conceukd.
Hmdlighfq.
3. From the engine compartment -side,
rcpove the two Torx@ screws on:
each side of the. front, of the
headlight.

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Service & Appearance Care
Front Turn Signal Light
Replacement
To replace a front turn signal bulb on
your,Corvette, follow these steps:
1, Release the hood latch and raise the
hood
to the open position.
2. From the engine compartment side,
remove the front turn signal light by
rotating the bdb socket counter-
cloclwise
'14 turn and pulling it out.
3. Replace the light.
4. To reinstall the bulb socket, match
the three
loclcing tabs on the socket
with the three notches
on the
housing.
and rotate it cloclmise.
5. Push the bulb socket into the housing
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Rear Turn Slgnal and Taillight
Replacement
To replace a rear turn signal and
taillight on your Corvette, €0110~ these
steps:
1. Use a #15 Tom* driver to remove
the
screws from the lens.
2. Pull the lens out.
3. Push the bulb in and turn counter-
clockwise. Remove the bulb from the
socket.
4. Replace the bulb by pushing the new
bulb in and turning it clockwise.
5. Replace the lens. To prevent water
from getting inside the lens, make
sure the lens seal is properly
positioned. Tighten the
screws.

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Hood Latch Assembly
a.
Pivots and Spring
b. Release Pawl
Anchor
FUJID/WBRICANT
a. Engine oil. 14
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of 'NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(or GM -Part No. 1052497).
Hood. and Door
.Hinges, Fuel Door
Compartment Lid
Hinges, Concealed
Headlight Hinges,
Hatch Hinges, Foldi
Front S-eats I
Hinge, Rear
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubriic; 50109).
Weathersfiips Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part Na. 12345579) or equivalent.
I See the Index under Repkacement Parts for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.

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Ingide Rearview Mirror ...................... 92
Instrument Panel ................................ 9.9,
Clusters .......................................... 100
Warning Lights ............................... 102
Jck, Tire .......................................... 226
Jump Startmg .................................... 205
K y, ’I Engine Power ........................... 56
‘Intensity Control .............................. 91
Key Release Button ............................ 60
Keys ..................................................... 42
Lane Change Indicator ............. i ...... 82
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt .................. 23
Front ................................................. 23
Use by Children .......................... 32, 36
Latches, Seatback ............................... 17
Lighter ................................................. 96
Lights
Daytime Running
Lights ................ 90
Headlights .......................... 89, 90, 185
Keyless Entry System .................. 44, 120
Fog ..................................................... 92
Operation .......................................... 90
Reading/Map ................................... 92
security .......................................... 108
Taillights .......................................... 89
.Removing & Replacing Bulbs ....... 273
Replacement Bulbs ........................ 314
Turn Signal ....................................... 82
Underhood ..................................... 249
Warning Lights ............................... 102
Limited-Slip Rear Axle ....................... 76
Loading Your Vehicle ....................... 280
Lock, Torque .................................... 198
Locks ...............I.. .................................. 43
Long Distance Driving .................... 193
Low Battery ..................................... 205
Low Coolant Warning Light ........... 112
Low Fuel Warning .........;.................. 103
Low Oil Light ................................... 118
Low Oil Pressure Warning ............... 104
Low Tire Pressure Light ................... 113
Low Tire Pressure
Warning System .............................. 113
Lowering Your Convertible Top ..... 125
Lubricants & Fluids ......................... -3 17
Luggage Carrier .................................. 94
Mbtenance Record ...................... 340
Maintenance Schedule ..................... 321.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............ 118
Manual Front Seat ............................... 14
Manual Lap4 houlder
Safety Belt ....................................... 23
Manual Reclining Seatback ................. 16
Manual Transmission
Adding Fluid
.................................. 260
Checking Fluid ............................... 259
shifting ............................................ 70
Methanol in Gasoline ....................... 241:
Mileage Indicator
Mirrors (see
Odometer G Speedometer)
Convex Outside ............................... 93
Power Remote
Control .................... 93
Mountain Driving ............................ 195
Inside Manual DayLNight ................ 92
Visor Vanity .................................... 94
New Vehicle “Break-In” Period ........ 59
Night Drivlng .................................... 184