2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it
to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle
has one.
8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the
negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything until the
next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable
does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the
dead battery.9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at
least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move. The electrical
connection is just as good there, and the chance
of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
Your vehicle has a remote negative (−) terminal
for this purpose.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If
it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
5-41

Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may
occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the correct
order, making sure that the cables do not touch
each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote
Negative (−) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and
Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalTo disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the engine fuse block cover to its original
position.
Jumper Cable Removal
5-42

Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle uid
unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an
unusual noise. A uid loss could indicate a problem.
Have it inspected and repaired.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a
level surface.
If the level is below the bottom of the ller plug hole,
you will need to add some lubricant. Add enough
lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the ller
plug hole.
5-43

What to Use
To add lubricant when the level is low, use
SAE 75W–90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455) meeting
GM Specication 9986115. To completely rell after
draining, add 4 ounces (118 ml) of Limited-Slip
Axle Lubricant Additive (GM Part No. U.S. 1052358, in
Canada 992694). Then ll to the bottom of the ller
plug hole with the Synthetic Gear Lubricant.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 5-48.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting
{CAUTION:
The low beam high intensity discharge lighting
system operates at a very high voltage. If you
try to service any of the system components,
you could be seriously injured. Have your
dealer or a qualied technician service them.
Your vehicle has HID low-beam headlamps. After your
vehicle’s HID headlamp bulb has been replaced,
you may notice that the beam is a slightly different
shade than it was originally. This is normal.
5-44

Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
You or others could be injured. Be sure to read
and follow the instructions on the bulb
package.
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps
A. High-beam Headlamp
B. Low-beam Headlamp
C. Front Parking/Turn Signal/DRL
If the low-beam headlamp needs to be replaced, you
will need to see your dealer. SeeHigh Intensity
Discharge (HID) Lighting on page 5-44for more
information.
5-45

To replace a high-beam or front parking/turn signal/DRL
bulb, do the following:
1. Turn the wheel to allow access to the wheel well.
2. Access the high-beam or front parking/turn signal
bulbs by removing the access panel. To do this,
remove the three outer fasteners and ip back
the cover.3. Remove the outer cover to expose the high-beam
headlamp bulb socket once the access cover has
been removed.
4. Remove the headlamp
bulb by releasing the
outer tabs from
the socket.
5. Remove the front parking/turn signal bulb by turning
the bulb socket counterclockwise.
6. Replace the high-beam headlamp bulb with a new
bulb and reattach to the bulb socket.
Replace the front parking/turn signal bulb by turning
the bulb socket clockwise.
7. Reverse the Steps 2 through 4 to reinstall.
5-46

Sidemarker Lamps
To replace a front sidemarker bulb, do the following:
1. Turn the wheel to allow access to the wheel well.
2. Remove the ve fasteners along the outer edge of
the wheel well.
3. Pull back the wheel well trim.
4. Reach in and locate the sidemarker bulb.5. Remove the bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Remove the bulb by
pushing in on the tab
on the bulb socket
and then remove
the bulb.
7. Replace with a new bulb.
8. Replace the bulb socket by turning it clockwise into
the bulb assembly.
9. Replace the fasteners into the wheel well trim.
When replacing the fasteners, the two largest
fasteners will be replaced in the two bottom
positions of the wheel well trim. If not, you will nd
that the fasteners do not t properly.
5-47

Taillamps, Turn Signal, and
Stoplamps
To replace a stoplamp, taillamp/turn signal bulb, do the
following:
1. Remove the screw from the top of the lamp
assembly.
2. Tilt out the lamp assembly.
3. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn
counterclockwise and pull it out.4. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the
socket.
5. Push the new bulb in the bulb socket until it snaps
into place.
6. Reinstall the lamp assembly by rst lining up the
tabs on the bottom of the lamp assembly with the
tabs in the vehicle, then slide it in.
7. Replace the screw at the top of the lamp assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Front Parking/Turn Signal/DRL 5702KA
Headlamp, High-Beam H9
Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal 3057KK
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer.
Windshield Replacement
Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the Head-Up
Display (HUD) system. If you ever have to get your
windshield replaced, be sure to get one that is designed
for HUD or your HUD image may look blurred or out
of focus.
5-48