C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

front removal

Old Sep 26, 2005 | 02:36 PM
  #1  
sal's 98 Vette's Avatar
sal's 98 Vette
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
Default front removal

Any body has instruction how to remove the frond end of 98?
I have a lot of scratches snd just bought the front license cover so im thinking of painting the whole thing. is it easier to remove it then paint or....
thanks guys
Reply
Old Oct 1, 2005 | 01:23 AM
  #2  
touring2's Avatar
touring2
Advanced
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 92
Likes: 5
Default remove nose

I jsut did this last week to install a bitchin' Phoenix towing eye. Didn't know what I was doing but remembered from my Z28 days. Get a 7mm socket and an electric screwgun. raise and safely support front of car. undo all the 7 mm bolts youcan see at the trailing edge of the body color nose. then remove the lower black tray with I think 4 bolts. Oh, yeah, remove the 7 mms holding on the air dam side skirts. I left mine off awhile back due to my steep driveway.
After removeing the black things you can see up to thetop of the nose inside. there are 2 120mm nuts to remove on each side. Then go up top. You'll find I think three pop out plastic body fasteners. the centers pop up and then remove. Then there are three 10mm bolts to pull. then, go to passenger side, reach in over top of nose to find the wiring harness for the park lamps, unclick it and away you go. Once yo get started, it goes easier as you figure where all the fasteners are. Good luck with the screens if you have/ remove them. the two spring clips on top of the screen frames are little biotchays to replace!
Reply
Old Oct 1, 2005 | 05:50 PM
  #3  
RoHo's Avatar
RoHo
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,846
Likes: 5
From: Sandy Ego CA
Default

There was a post with pics on this a while back, thought I had it saved but didn't. Take a look through the archives and you will find it. These type of directions should be put in the Tech Tip section for all to see
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To front removal



Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:05 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 11:00:24


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE