1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE window

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
7. Fasten the strips for the headliner at the rear of each
window opening.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
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Certain automatic car washes may cause damage
to your vehicle.
The top fabric can be damaged
by top cleaning brushes.
Please be aware that when you raise the convertible top,
the bottom edge rests on a clear, protective tape strip.
This protective strip protects your Corvette from paint
damage
so it should not be removed.
For care and cleaning of your convertible top, 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 your center console.
For information on cleaning your
convertible hardtop, see “Cleaning” in the Index.
Removing Your Convertible Hardtop
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly
and shift an automatic transmission into
PARK (P).
Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R).
Lower both windows and sunshades and turn the
ignition key to LOCK.
2. Loosen the front bolts with the wrench.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
8. Slide both lock pillar brackets down and forward
from the receiver brackets.
You may need to lift the
hardtop slightly to remove the brackets.
9. Disconnect both wire connectors located behind the
lock pillar brackets. These
are the rear window
defogger wires.
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To help avoid damaging the hardtop when not in
use:
Store the hardtop in its normal position,
resting on
its mounting brackets.
0 Store hardware and trim panel with
the hardtop.
12. Connect the rear window defogger electrical
connectors.
10. With one person on each side, gently lift the hardtop
approximately
8 inches (200 mm) straight up.
Remove the hardtop over the rear of the vehicle.
11. Install the HATCH
(45) fuse to enable the storage
compartment lid release button and center console
release switch. You will need the fuse installed if
you have to raise your convertible top.
The fuse that enables these releases is not installed
at the assembly plant and should be in your center
console. See “Instrument Panel Fuse Block” in the
Index for location of the fuse.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Installing Your Convertible Hardtop
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly
and shift an automatic transmission into
PARK (P).
Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R).
Lower both windows and sunshades. Turn off the
radio to lower the power antenna and turn the
ignition key to the
LOCK position.
2. Disconnect both rear window defogger electrical
3. Lower the convertible top. Refer to “Convertible
connectors
behind the lock pillar.
Top” in the Index.
This procedure will require the use of the storage
compartment lid release button behind the driver’s seat
or the center console release switch. The fuse that
enables these releases is not installed at the assembly
plant and should
be in your center console. See
“Instrument Panel Fuse Block” in the Index for
location of the fuse. The fuse is labeled HATCH (45). 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 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 storage compartment lid
until the release lever
is pulled. See Step 8 in
this procedure.
5. 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.
6. Connect the electrical connectors and make sure they
are inside the vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) Switch
2. Side Window Defogger Vent
3. Side Air Vent
4. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
5. Tilt Lever
6. Instrument Cluster
7. Ignition Switch
8. Trip Monitor Controls
9. Solar Sensor
10. Center Air Vent
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1. Driver Information Center 12.
Comfort Controls
13. Fuse Panel
14. Audio System
15.
Ashtray/Lighter/Cupholder
16. Ride Control (Option)
17. Power Seat Control (Option)
18. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown)
19. Horn
20. Main Lamp Control
21. Fog Lamp Switch
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine "'"J NORMAL NC: Use for normal cooling on hot
days. This setting cools outside air and directs it through
the instrument panel vents.
The air conditioning compressor operates in NORMAL
A/C, as well as RECIRCULATE, BI-LEVEL and
DEFROST. It only works when the outside temperature
is above freezing. When the air conditioning compressor
is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes in
your vehicle's engine speed and power. This
is normal
because the system is designed to cycle the compressor
on and
off to keep the desired cooling and help
fuel economy.
+,d BI-LEVEL: This setting cools or heats outside air
and directs it through the instrument panel vents and the
floor ducts.
de
do
do /I VENT: Air flows through the instrument panel
vents. The air conditioning compressor does not run in
VENT mode.
wg HEATER: This setting directs most of the air
through the floor ducts and some of the air through the
defroster vents. The air conditioning compressor does
not run in HEATER mode.
DEFROST: This setting directs most of the
air through the windshield defroster and side window
defogger vents and some of the air through the
floor ducts.
Heating
The heater works best if you keep your windows closed
while using it.
Press HEATER and
FAN UP, then slide the temperature
control lever to a comfortable setting.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater and you
use it in cold weather,
0°F (- 18 "C) or lower, your
heating system can provide heat more quickly because
the engine coolant is already warmed. See "Engine
Coolant Heater" in the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Bi-Level
You may want to use BI-LEVEL on cool, but sunny
days. This setting directs outside air through the
instrument panel vents and the floor ducts.
Press BI-LEVEL and FAN UP, then slide the
temperature control lever to a comfortable setting.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures, when little heating or
cooling is needed, you can still direct outside air through
your vehicle.
Press VENT and FAN UP, then slide the temperature
control lever to a comfortable setting.
Defogging and Defrosting
Your vehicle has several settings for clearing your
windows. The air conditioning compressor will run to
help remove moisture from the air.
To defrost the windshield quickly, press DEFROST and
FAN UP, then slide the temperature control lever all the
way
to the right or to the FULL HOT position. To
defrost the side windows quickly, press BI-LEVEL
and FAN UP. Then slide the temperature control lever
all the way
to the right. Direct airflow through the air
conditioning outlets closest to the side windows.
Cooling
The air conditioner works best if you keep your
windows closed. On very hot days, open the windows
just long enough for the hot air to escape.
Press RECIRCULATE and FAN UP. Then slide the
temperature control lever to a comfortable setting.
Direct airflow through the air conditioning outlets
closest to the side windows.
After cool-down, adjust the air control buttons to
another setting. The compressor works in all settings
except VENT and HEATER and at all temperatures
above freezing.
When the air conditioning compressor is on, you may
notice slight changes in your vehicle’s engine speed and
power. This is normal because the system is designed to
cycle the compressor
on and off to keep the desired
temperature and help fuel economy.
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