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The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), wheel
wrench
(B), wheel nut socket (C) and wheel lock
key
(Dl.
The spare tire is on a tire carrier tray under the rear end
of your vehicle. See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this
section for more information about the compact spare.
To lower the tray, position yourself behind the vehicle
facing the front and use the socket end
of the wheel
wrench to turn the latch bolt clockwise. Lower the tray
about
1 inch (25.4 mm). Don’t loosen the latch bolt too
much,
or the tray could fall.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
1. Remove the plastic wheel nut caps using the socket
end
of the wheel wrench by turning the wrench in
the direction shown. Store the caps somewhere until
you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
2. Each wheel will have one locknut. A special wheel
lock key (removal tool)
and instructions are
provided. Attach the wheel lock key to the wheel
wrench. Remove the locking wheel nut by turning
counterclockwise.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Attach the wheel nut socket to the wheel wrench and
loosen all the wheel nuts
by turning the wrench in
the direction shown. Don't remove them yet.
4. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack. Hold the wheel
wrench handle
so it forms a right angle with the jack,
then turn it clockwise.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
NOTICE:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow
the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising your vehicle.
7. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
clockwise. Raise the vehicle
far enough off the
ground
so there is enough room for the spare tire
to fit. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
flat tire.
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10. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
11. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a criss-cross
sequence as shown.
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new
GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere
as soon as you can and have the
nuts tightened with
a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft
(140 N-m).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Put the hooked end of the wheel wrench into the slot in
the tray
(A). Lift the tray using the wheel wrench (B)
and insert the latch bolt into the notch in the tray (C). To
raise the tray, use the socket end of the wheel wrench to
turn the latch bolt counterclockwise. Turn the latch bolt
until it is snug. Put
the wheel wrench back in its place under the driver’s
seat. Be sure to tighten the wingnuts.
Put the jack, wheel nut socket and wheel lock
key in
the rear storage compartment behind the passenger’s
seat. Make sure the
parts are stored properly in the
foam container. Position the jack in the container
so
that you can read the yellow CAUTION label from
the driver’s seat. Replace the plastic tray and close the
storage compartment.
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Your Corvette’s radio receiver box is in the rear
storage compartment.
To help avoid damage,
carefully place the jack, socket and wheel lock
key into the foam container in the compartment.
Do not toss or ‘place the items against the radio
receiver
box or any wiring.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Filling Your Tank
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from gasoline.
The cap is under a hinged door on the rear decklid of
your vehicle. While refueling, place the
cap
in the indent to the left of
the filler neck.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
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1. Open the hood.
2. Find the socket at the front of the engine
compartment.
3. Turn the socket counterclockwise one-quarter of a
turn and pull it out.
4. Push the bulb in, turn it counterclockwise, then pull
it out.
5. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. The socket has
three large tabs and one small tab. Be sure to line up
the small tab with the small notch in the housing.
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