bulb CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1998 5.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash
faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident.
If the arrows don’t go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuses and check for burned-out
bulbs. (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index.)
Headlamps
The headlamp band controls these lamps:
Headlamps
0 Taillamps
Parking lamps
Sidemarker lamps
- Eo Turn the band to this symbol to turn on your
headlamps and other operating lamps.
your parking and other operating lamps without
your headlamps.
Turn the band to OFF to turn off the lamps.
To read your odometer with the ignition off, turn on
your parking lamps.
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Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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Service
Fuel
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
Hydraulic Clutch
Rear Axle
Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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6-70 Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Care of Safety Belts
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Weatherstrips Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning Your Convertible Top
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning Tires
Finish Damage
Underbody Maintenance
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
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For the proper type of replacement bulb, see
“Replacement Bulbs” in the Index.
Halogel Bulb
/I 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.
HeadlampdHighbeam
1. The headlamps need to be halfway open. Turn the
headlamp switch on, then quickly back to the
parking lamps setting. You may
have to do this a few
times to get the half-open position.
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2. You can also open the headlamps manually by
turning the adjuster to the left.
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3. Remove the screws on each side of the
headlamp bezel.
4. Open the hood.
5. To remove the bezel, pull the sides slightly outward
and tilt the bezel forward. Pull the clip centered
above the lens outward. Be careful not to scratch
the paint.
6. Reach behind the lamp and turn the bulb to the left
(counterclockwise) to remove it. Don’t touch the
halogen bulbs. The inner bulb is the high beam and
the outer bulb is the low beam.
7. Disconnect the desired bulb from the wiring harness.
8. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.

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1. Remove the front fascia close out panel
attaching bolts.
2. Remove the front fascia close out panel.
3. Grasp the cooling duct and pull to release it from the
front fascia, then reposition
it. This will give you
better access to the bulb.
4. Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn it to the
left (counterclockwise) to remove the socket with
the bulb.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket.
6. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
Front Sidemarker Lamps
1. Follow Steps 1 through 3 in “Front Turn Signal
Lamps” described previously.
2. Turn the socket one-quarter of a turn to the left and
pull it out.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
A. Back-up Lamp
B. Inboard Taillamp
C. Outboard Taillamp
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2. Pull the taillamp housing assembly out.
3. To remove the socket with the bulb, squeeze
the tab while you turn the socket to the
left (counterclockwise).

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5. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
Back-up Lamps
You can access the back-up lamps through the inboard
taillamp opening. See “Rear Turn Signal and Taillamps”
in the Index.
1. Squeeze the tab on the socket while turning it to the
2. Remove the bulb from the socket.
left to remove
it from the assembly.
3. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
For any bulb replacement procedures not listed here,
please see your dealership.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade
assembly every six months. For the proper windshield
wiper blade length and type, see “Replacement Parts” in
the Index.
NOTICE:
Use care when removing or installing a blade
assembly. Accidental bumping can cause the arm
to fall back and strike the windshield.
To remove the wiper blade assembly:
1. Open the hood to gain access to the
windshield wipers.
2. Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a
vertical position.
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Fuse Usage
40 Micro Relay . AIR Solenoid
41 Micro Relay
. Selective Real
Time Damping
Mini Relay
. Ignition
Mini Relay
. Cooling Fan 2
Mini Relay . Cooling Fan 3
Mini Relay . Cooling Fan 1
Maxi-Fuse
. Cooling Fan 2
Blank
Blank
Maxi-Fuse
. Cooling Fan 1
Maxi-Fuse
. Air Pump
Blank
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. Anti-Lock
Brakes
Anti-Lock Brakes and Selective Real
Time
Damping Electronics
Fuse Puller
Replacement Bulbs
Console Compartment Flood ................ LED
Glove Box Lamp
......................... 194
Mirror Reading Lamps
.................... 212-2
Visor Vanity Mirror
........................ 37
Automatic
Transmission Indicator
............ 194
Underhood
............................... 1-2
IP Courtesy Lamps ........................ 194
Rear Courtesy
.......................... PC168
Headlamp High-Beam .................... 9005
Headlamp Low-Beam
.................... 9006
Front ParkingKurn Signal
............. 3 157 NAK
Back-up ............................... 2057
Fog
.................................... 893
Front Sidemarker
......................... 194
Rear Sidemarker
......................... 194
Stopmail Turn Signal
..................... 3057
License
................................. 194
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
............. LED
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Accessory Outlet .............................. 2-59
Accessory Power Plug
........................... 6-63
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
...... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-23
How it Works ................................ 1-20
Location
............................... 1.20. 1-21
Servicing
................................... 1-24
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-22
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-23
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-22
Air Bag Readiness Light
.................... 1.20. 2.78
AirBagSystem
................................ 1-18
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning
....................... 3.3. 3.7. 3.10
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-48
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-58
Antenna Integrated
................................... 3-30
PowerMast ................................. 3-29
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-22
Anti-Lock Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.78. 4.7
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
............. 2-80
Anti-Theft Radio
............................... 3-25
Appearance Care
............................... 6-52
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-6 1
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9 Ashtray
....................................... 2-58
Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-27
Automatic
Audio Systems
................................. 3-12
Electronic Dual Climate Control System
............ 3-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-28
Transmission Check
........................... 7-12
Transmission Fluid ............................ 6-18
Transmission. Operation
....................... 2-26
Transmission. Park Mechanism Check
............ 7-14
Transmission. Shifting
......................... 2-26
Transmission. Starting Your Engine
.............. 2-22
Axle. Limited-Slip Rear
......................... 2-39
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-21
Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement
................. 6-37
Battery
....................................... 6-32
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Function Actuation (RFA) System
...................... 2-12
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Belt. Engine Accessory
.......................... 6-72
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard
...................................... 4-26
Brake
Adjustment
.................................. 6-31
Fluid
....................................... 6-29
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.............................. 6-29
Parking
..................................... 2-32
PedalTravel
................................. 6-31
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-32
System Warning Light
......................... 2-79
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-36
Wear
....................................... 6-31
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........... 7- 13
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break.In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-20
BTSI
......................................... 2-36
BTSICheck
................................... 7-13
Bulb Replacement
......................... 6.33. 6.69
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-70
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.15.2.37. 4.28
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7- 11
Cassette Tape Player ............................ 3-12
CareofYour
................................. 3-28
Center Console
................................. 2-55
Certification Label
.............................. 4-29
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-51
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-85
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-37
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-60
Child Restraints
................................ 1-27
Add-on
..................................... 1-27
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position
........... 1-28
Top Strap
.................................... 1-3 1
Types ...................................... 1-27
WheretoPut
................................ 1-27
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-58
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-64
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-16
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-58
Coated Moldings
............................. 6-53
ConvenienceNet
............................. 6-54
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-56
Fabric
...................................... 6-53
Glass
....................................... 6-54
Inside of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-52
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-54
Leather
..................................... 6-53
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-56
Removable Roof Panel
......................... 6-55
Security Shade
............................... 6-54
Soft-Touch Paint Surfaces
...................... 6-54
Stains
...................................... 6-53
Tires
....................................... 6-58
Vinyl
....................................... 6-53
Weatherstrips
................................ 6-55
Wheels
..................................... 6-58
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-55
Climate Control. Automatic Electronic Dual
........... 3-4
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3-12
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-20
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Comfort Controls. Manual
......................... 3-2
Compact Disc
AdapterKit
.................................. 3-17
Care
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Changer. TmnkMounted ....................... 3-21
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