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The electrical system on the C4 generation Corvette®
consists of a battery, an alternator, the ignition system, various
lamps, several electric motors, an entertainment system, numerous
fuses and wiring, various control and monitor modules and a large
number of connectors which serve to connect the systems and devices
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Although there are literally hundreds of individual items involved
with the Electrical System, there are some portions of the system
that can be checked or serviced rather easily. |
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The battery is located in the rear of the engine compartment
on the driver's side. The positive and negative power leads
attach to the side of the battery. |
If it becomes necessary to replace the battery, a portion of
the body must be removed. Fortunately, this sounds worse
than it really is. |
First, disconnect the two battery cables from the battery then,
looking at the rear of the left front wheel well, you will find
four bolts. Using a #30 Torx bit, remove the top three which
hold the fender panel in place. |
Next, measure the gap between the fender panel and the driver's
side door (while door is closed) so you can reestablish the clearance
when you reinstall the fender panel. |
Next, remove the 10mm bolt at the top rear of the fender panel
which attaches the panel to a support in the engine compartment. |
Next, sliding a thin 10mm spanner under the bottom rear of the
fender panel, you will be able to loosen the bolt hidden there
enough to slide the panel towards you and off of the automobile. |
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You can now remove the 13mm bolt securing the battery hold down
and remove the battery. |
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