lock CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1993 4.G Repair Manual

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Changing a FIaf Tire (CONTJ
5. Pull the spare tire out. The jack is
inside the bag, held to the spare tire
with
a spring.
6. Remove the jack by pullihg up on the
erid of the spring.
7. Your Corvette has gray plastic wheel
nut caps. Remove them using the
socket
end of the wheel wrench.
Store
the plastic-wheel nut caps
somewhere until you have the flat tire
repaired
or replaced.
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8. A special wheel lock key (removal
tool)
and instructions are provided
with
your vehicle. Attach the wheel
lock key to the socket of the wheel
wrench. Remove the locking wheel
hut by turning counterclockwise.
9. Using the wheel wrench and the
special
wheel nut socket, loosen the
remaining wheel nuts by turning
them counterclockwise.
Don't remove
them
yet.

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Changin,g a Flat Tire (CONTJ
12. Raise the vehicle by rotating the
wheel wrench clockwise; Raise the-
vehicle far enough off the ground sa
there is enough room for the-spare.
tire to fit.
13. Remove all-the remaining wheel
nuts qnd take off the flat tire.
14. Remove any rust or dirt from the
wheel bolts, mounting surfaces or
spare wheel.

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Storing ,a Rat Tire
(EXCEPT ZR-7 REAR TIRES)
To store a flat tire, €Est you have to
adjust the
&pare tire carrier tray b.ecause
a road tire is larger than the compact
.spare.
I. Push the tire carrier tray tcrward the
front
of the vehicte. It will drop down
to the lower posit-ion.
2. Put the flat road tire on the tire
3. Lift, the latch bolt and tilt it toward
carrier tray.
the front.of the vehicle. Then drop it
down to the lower position.
4. Put the hooked end of fhe wheel
wrench into the .slot on the tray. Hold
t&e wrench at a-slight angle, so you
can seethe notch for the hteh bok
Lift up on the wheel wrench like this
to raise the tire 'mier tray,
5. Use the so&&- end of the wheel
wrench.t-0 tum the: latch Bolt
counterclocl-se. Turn the latch bolt
until it is snug,
Be
sure to return the wheel wrench
and the wheel lock key to their
proper
storage areas.
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3. Place the tke flat on the floor of the
rear ~strg~ area
4. Use thehgggge straps tu hold the
storage bag in place. Loosen the
straps at the two adjusters.
the reax cargoarea books.
hsok behind the consok.
.5, Attach each end o€-the longer strap to
6. Attach the rmdning strap to the-
Whenyou have a flat road tire stored in
the luggage area o€ yuur vehicle, you
cmut also stare a removable rod
panel in the luggage .mea. It will not fit
into the. latches prop.erly.
7. Tighten the straps by pulling on the
Be sure to return the wheel wrench and
.the wheel lock key to th& proper
storag'e
ateas.
hose ads.
Wbee; Lock Key
Your Corvette wheel lock key bs a
unicp registration number. The
registration number is printkd on a c&d
hduded in your locknut package. Also
on this. card is lost key rqlacernent
information. This number is NOT
recorded by GM or your dealer, so be
sure not to lose this card. You will need
this infopnation if you ever lase your
wheel lockkey.

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Filling Your Tank
To remove the fuel filler cap, turn it
slowly to the left (countercloclkse).
gasoline'
orrefueling your .vehicle.
Keep sparks, fhnes, and smolcing
materials away.from gasoline.
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and then som&hing ignit.es it,, . -
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you, could be badly';burned.
,Gasoline:;'cm spray .out ,011 you if
you' open the.fue1 filler cap ,too
- quickly. .This spray can happen if
your tank,is nearly full, and is more
Iikely in hot weather. Open the.fuel
filler cap .slowly adwait for any
"hiss" noise to stop. Then unscrew
.the cap all the way.
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While refueling, place the cap in the
depression to the left of the fuel tank
opening.
When you put the cap back on, turn it
to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a
clicking noise.

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Sevvice & Appearance Care
Engine Block Heater
(LTl ENGINE, CANADA ONLY)
An engine block heater can be a big
help if you have to park outside in very
cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder. If
your vehicle has an engine block heater,
see the index under Engine Block
Heater.
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What to Do with Used, Oil Air Cleaner
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Used engine- oil contains.
things that have caused skin ..
,cancer in laboratory animals. Don't
let used oil stay.on your .skin for
very long. Clean you skin and nails
with soap and water, or a good
hand cleaner. Wash or properly
throw away ciuthing or rags
containing used
engine oil.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine when
to replace the air filter.
Used
oil can be a real threat to the
environment. If you change your own
oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don't
ever dispose of oil by pouring it on the
ground, into sewers, or into streams or
bodies
of water. Instead, recycle it by
taking it to a place that collects used oil.
If you have a problem properly
disposing
of yo-ur used oil, ask your:
dealer, a service station or a local
recycling center €or
help.
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;ee the Index under Scheduled
taintmame. Services.
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CAUTION I

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WETen your brake fluid falls to a.low
level,
your brake warning light,
SERVICE ABS light and SERVICE
ASR light will come on. The- anti-lock
brake and .acceleration
slip regulation
systems are disabled when your brake
flu.id falls to
it low level. See thedndex
under
Brake System Warning Light;
To Add Brake Fluid:
Lift the cap and pour in fluid to the
MAX mark on the master cylinder. Do
not oveffiI1.
&%at to Add:
When you do need brake fluid, use-
)nly
DOT-3 brake fluid-such as
lelcrr Supreme 1P (GM Part No.
.052535). Use new brake fluid from a
'eded. container only.
NOTlCE
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern
vehicle is
complex. Its many parts have
to be
of top quality -and work well
together if the vehicle is to haye really
good braking. Vehicles we design and
test have top-quality GM brake-parts in
the&, as
your Corvette does when it is
new. When you replace parts of your
braking 'system-for example, when
your brakelinings wear down and you
have to have new ones put in-be sure
you get new genuine GM replacement
parts. If.you don't, your brakes may no
longer work properly. For example, if
someone.puts
in b.r&e linings that are
wrong for your vehicle, .the balance
between your
front and rear brakes can
change, for the worse. The braking
performance
you've come to expect can
change in many other ways if.-someone
puts
in the wrong replacement brake
parts.
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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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You can service the back-up lights by
removing the license plate and reaching
through the
opening. Tu replace a back-
up light
on YOUV Corvette, follow these
steps:
1, Push the tab on the bulb socket in
and turn it counterclockwise.
.Remove
the bulb from the socket.
2. Push the new bulb in and turn it
clockwise.
3:Reinstall the
bulb socket. J3t Ire the'
tab on the socket latches.
4. Reinstall thelicense plate.
Side Marker Light Replacement
'You can service the front side marker
Jights from inside the engine
compartment. Service' the rear
side
marker lights from underneath the
vehicle, To replace a side marker-light
on your Corvette., foIlow these steps:
1 To remow the; bulb socket, rotate 'the
bulb -socket counterclo.c,kwise turn
and
pull it out..
2. Repiac,e the bulb.
,3. To reinstdl the bulb socket, pu! it.
into the h.ousing and- turn'it
clockwise.

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Rear Cargo Compartment Light
Replacement (couw
To replace axear cargo compartment
light
in your Corvette coupe, .follow
these
steps:
1. Remove the targo light cover by
carehlly prying it off with a
screwdriver.
2. Replace the bulb.
3. Position the cover over the operiing
.and. press into place.
Rear Cargo Compartment Light
Repkement (CONVERTIBLE)
To replace a rear cargo compartment
light in
your Corvette convertible,
folluw these steps:
1, Remove the cargo light assembly by
carefully prying it out with a
screwdriver.
2. Replace the bulb.
3. Position the light assembly over the
opening
and press it into place,
Canter High-Mounted Stop Light
Replacement (~GEPTZR-I)
You can service this 'light by removing
the license plate and reaching through
the
opening. To replace the center high-
mounted stop light on your Corvette,
follow these steps:
1. Rotate the bulb socket counter-
clockwise
'/4 turn and pull. out.
2. Replace the bulb.
3. To reinstall the bulb socket, push it
into
the housing and turn it
cloclnvise.
4. Reinstall the license plate.