1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

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Security Light
This light comes on to remind you to arm
your theft deterrent system. If it comes on
and stays on when your ignition is on,
there may be a problem with your theft
deterrent system. See “Universal Theft
Deterrent” and “PASS-Key” in the Index.
Convertible Top (OPTION)
The following procedures explain the
proper operation of your convertible top.
To Lower Your Convertible Top
NOTICE:
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Don’t leave your convertible out
with the top down for any long
periods
of time. The sun and the rain
can damage your seat material and
other things inside your vehicle.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parkin8
brake firmly and shift an automatic
transmission into
“P’ (Park). Shift a
manual transmission into
“R”
(Reverse). Lower both windows and
sunshades and
turn the ignition key to
“LOCK.”
NOTICE:
Before lowering the convertible top
into the storage area, be sure there
are
no objects in the way of the
folded, stored top. The weight of a
stored top
on items in the storage
area may cause the convertible top
back glass to break.
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2. Unlock the front of the convertible top
by turning the latch handles outward.
Then lift the top
off the windshield
slightly.
3. Unfasten the strips at the rear of each
window opening. 4. Tilt the driver's seatback forward.
The convertible top release handle is
behind the driver's seat beneath the
storage compartment lid. Pull the
inside edge of the handle forward.
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If your Corvette has lost power (dead
battery, for example), you can still open
the storage compartment using the manual
release handles. The handles are near the
sidewall behind the safety belt anchors
on each side of your vehicle. Move the
handles toward the rear
of the vehicle
and upward.
6. Lower the rear of the top. Then lift
the front with a slow, smooth
motion. Fold the top into
the storage
compartment, making sure the fabric
is folded between bows.
5. From the driver’s side, lift and hold
the rear of the top with one hand.
With your other hand, press the
storage compartment lid release
button behind the driver’s seat on the
lid. (The release switch in the center
console will also work.) Then raise
the lid.
NOTICE:
Do not leave the convertible top on
the closed lid when lowering the top.
This may result in paint damage.
I NOTICE:
Do not lift the rear of the convertible
top when lowering
the top into the
storage compartment or damage to
the top may occur.
7. After the top is completely folded
into the compartment, turn the latch
handles toward the center of the
vehicle. Close the storage
compartment lid by pushing
the front
edge down on each side.
Try to lift the
lid to make sure it’s latched.
NOTICE:
When closing the storage compart-
ment lid, make sure the latch handles
are turned back toward the center of
the vehicle. If they aren’t, you may
damage the paint on the lid inner
panel.
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1. Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake firmly and shift an automatic
transmission into
“P” (Park). Shift a
manual transmission into
“R’
(Reverse). Lower both windows and
sunshades and turn the ignition key to
“LOCK.”
2. Press either the storage compartment lid release button behind the driver’s
seat or in the center console.
3. Turn the latch handles outward. Pull
the top up and forward until it lines
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with the windshield.
4. Latch the top by turning the handles
toward the center of the vehicle.
If
needed, push down on the outside
corners.
5. Lift the rear of the top and close the
compartment lid firmly.
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6. Lower the rear of the top so the latch
pins align with the holes in the lid.
To
secure the rear of the top, push down
firmly on both corners.
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7. Fasten the strips for the, headliner at
the rear of each window opening.
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8. Then fasten the lower front corner of
the top.
NOTICE:
Certain automatic vehicle washes
may cause damage to your vehicle.
The top fabric can be damaged by top
cleaning brushes.
?or care and cleaning
of your convertible
:op, see “Cleaning Your Convertible Top”
in the Index.
Convertible Hardtop
(OPTION)
The convertible hardtop is designed for
extended use in both warm and cold
weather. The installation and removal
of
this top requires two people and takes about
30 minutes. You will need the
wrench and ratchet stored in the center
console.
To Remove Your Convertible Hardtop
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into
“P” (Park). Shift
a manual transmission into “R”
(Reverse). Lower both windows and
sunshades and turn the ignition key
Off.

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remove the rear trim panel. 1. Loosen the rear corner brack& bolts
with the ratchet.
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5. Using the wrench, remove the two
lower bolts (A) from the lock pillar
bracket on each side.
6. Remove the bolt (B) from the bottom
flange of each lock pillar bracket.
7. Then remove the two upper bolts (C)
from the receiver bracket on each side
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Slide both lock pillar brackets down
and forward from the receiver
brackets.
You may need to lift the
hardtop slightly to remove
the
brackets.
Disconnect both wire connectors
behind the lock pillar brackets. These
are the rear window defogger wires.
10. With one person on each side, gently
lift the hardtop about eight inches
(200 mm) straight up. Remove the
hardtop over the rear of the vehicle.
NOTICE:
To help avoid damaging the hardtop
when not
in use:
Store the hardtop in its normal
position, resting
on its mounting
brackets.
with the hardtop.
Store hardware and trim panel
11. Connect the rear window defogger
electrical connectors to the
convertible top rear window. Make
sure they are inside the vehicle.

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1. Park on a level surface, set the parkinl
brake firmly and shift an automatic
transmission into
“F’” (Park). Shift
a manual transmission into
“R’
(Reverse). Lower both windows and
sunshades.
Turn off the radio to lower
the power antenna and turn the
ignition key to
“LOCK.”
electrical connectors behind the lock
pillar.
3. Lower the convertible top. Refer to
“Convertible Top” in the Index.
4. With one person on each side,
carefully position the hardtop over
the vehicle. Lower the hardtop slowly. aligning the rear bolt spacers onto the
bezels, and front conical nuts into the
2. Disconnect both rear window defogger
tapered receivers. Realign the hardtop
if necessary.
NOTICE:
To help avoid damage, don’t force
the rear of the hardtop down. The
hardtop may rest slightly above the
$forage compartment lid until the
release lever
is pulled. See step 8 in
this procedure.
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i. Move both seatbacks forward. Slide
the lock pillar bracket into the receiver
bracket until
the scribed line is even
with the lower edge of the receiver
bracket.
i. Connect the electrical connectors to
the hardtop rear window. Make sure
they are inside the vehicle. 7.
Insert the two upper bolts
(C), into
both receiver brackets. You kay have
to lift the hardtop slightly to install the
lock pillar bracket.
8. If the hardtop hasn’t lowered into
position, pull the release lever- behind
the driver’s seat under the storage
compartment lid.
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