we learn something every day about this car...I always thought it just a dumb design!
Newbie Dumb question #1
Le Mans Master
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From: Knoxville Tn
Now don't forget to lube the hinge assembly... If you have issues with console well I am thinking you will with the trunk not popping up high enough to get fingers under to lift. Same solution, lube the lock assembly and voila...it pops up high enough to get yer claw under. Greetings, Rob
Le Mans Master
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From: Columbia SC
Another way to raise the trunk lid if the lift shocks are weak. I pop the trunk and then close the driver door and the inrush of air raises it several inches to allow easy opening. Been too lazy to replace the lift shocks yet.
2nd Gear
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From: Connecticut
OK...here's a dreaded question that I'm sure has been asked. How do you change out the front signal lights on the C5?? Looks like there's a bunch of cowling that needs to come off if i go from underneath the car. Anyone care to take a stab at this one??
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Le Mans Master
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From: Pittsburgh suburbs Pa.
I'm surprised more people don't break the hinges not knowing how to open the lid. Read the manual. 
2nd Gear
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From: Connecticut
Once I got the lower air dam off, it was just "all feel" at that point, but the job was a success and the bulb changed. Technology is great, but my 67 and 69 were much easier to work on....especially when it came to changing a simple bulb. Thanks for the info....I'm sure I'll be back from time to time.
Racer
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From: McHenry Illinois
St. Jude Donor '14
Here's a few more secrets:
Secrets of the C5
Copied from www.corvettemechanic.com
● The build sheet is in the front re-bar.
Secrets of the C5
Copied from www.corvettemechanic.com
● The build sheet is in the front re-bar.
Racer
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From: McHenry Illinois
St. Jude Donor '14
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