Master List of How-To Guides for C7 Corvette Stingray
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Master List of How-To Guides for C7 Corvette Stingray
The following How-To Guides cover numerous topics and offer pictures, explanations, specifications, schematics, etc of how to work on your C7 Corvette Stingray.
These How-To Guides are neither endorsed by nor property of Corvette Forum or myself in any way/shape/form. All liability stemming from any actions taken in relation to these guides is solely placed upon the user.
Please continue to check back often, as this thread will continue to grow as more How-To Guides are added!
We hope you will find these guides useful.
Updated (2/28/15) - Major Overhaul, Added Sections/Dividers, Added Member How-To Guides Section
Updated (4/8/15) - Added Additional Member How-Tos
Updated (4/29/15) - Added Front/Rear Brake Rotor How-Tos
Updated (7/21/15) - Added Additional User-Submitted How-Tos / Cleaned-Up Some Older How-To Entries
Updated (8/26/15) - Added Additional User-Submitted How-Tos
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Specifications: Engine (6.2L LT1) Fastener Tightening / Torque Values
Specifications: Transmission (7-Speed Manual) Fastener Tightening / Torque Values
Specifications: Clutch (7-Speed Manual) Fastener Tightening / Torque Values
Specifications: Suspension (Front & Rear) Fastener Tightening / Torque Values
Specifications: Frame & Underbody Fastener Tightening / Torque Values
How-To: Lift/Jack The Vehicle Per GM Specifications
How-To: Bleed Brake System / Change Brake Fluid (Manual & Pressure) + Specs
How-To: Remove/Replace Front Brake Pads
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Brake Pads
How-To: Remove/Replace Front Brake Calipers
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Brake Calipers
How-To: Remove/Replace Front Brake Rotors
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Brake Rotors
How-To: Replace Parking Brake Shoe, Electronic Emergency Brake Module + Schematics
How-To: Remove/Replace Exhaust Manifolds, Cats, X-Pipe / Prep for Header Install
How-To: Perform/Check Front/Rear Wheel Alignment
How-To: Remove/Replace Front Shock Absorbers
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Shock Absorbers (with FE2,FE4)
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Shock Absorbers (without FE2,FE4)
How-To: Remove/Replace Front Leaf Spring
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Leaf Spring
How-To: Remove/Replace/Install Front Sway Bar
How-To: Remove/Replace/Install Rear Sway Bar
How-To: Bleed/Fill Rear Differential and Hydraulic System Service + Specs
How-To: Bleed Hydraulic Clutch System + Specs
How-To: Install Short Shifter / Replace Stock Shifter
How-To: Connect/Disconnect the Negative Battery Cable
How-To: Remove/Replace Vehicle Battery
How-To: Replace Front Headlamp HID Bulb
How-To: Adjust / Aim HID Headlamps
How-To: Drain/Fill Engine Oil & Replace Oil Filter (Dry Sump) + Specs
How-To: Drain/Fill Engine Oil & Replace Oil Filter (Wet Sump) + Specs
How-To: Drain/Fill Manual Transmission (All Models) + Specs
How-To: Remove/Replace Door Sill Trim Plate(s)
How-To: Remove/Replace the Instrument Panel Trim Pad (Passenger Dash)
How-To: Remove/Replace Left (Driver) Door Interior Trim Panel
How-To: Remove/Replace Right (Passenger) Door Interior Trim Panel
How-To: Remove/Replace Steering Wheel
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Quarter Panel (Fender) - Driver's Side
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Quarter Panel (Fender) - Passenger's Side
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Quarter Panel Air Scoops
How-To: Remove/Replace Front Bumper Fascia
How-To: Remove/Replace Lower Rear Bumper Fascia
How-To: Remove/Replace Upper Rear Bumper Fascia
How-To: Remove/Replace the Outside Rearview Mirror
How-To: Remove/Replace the Outside Rearview Mirror Glass
How-To: Remove/Replace the Outside Rearview Mirror Inner Actuator
How-To: Remove/Replace Front/Side/Rear Emblems & Nameplate
How-To: Remove/Replace Front Wheelhouse Liner
How-To: Remove/Replace the Intake Manifold Covers
How-To: Remove/Replace Valve Rocker Arms & Pushrods
How-To: Remove/Inspect/Install the Cylinder Heads
How-To: Remove/Clean/Replace the Fuel Rail & Injectors
How-To: Remove/Replace Intake Manifold
How-To: Remove/Replace Spark Plugs / Plug Wires
How-To: Remove/Replace Front Center Speaker
How-To: Remove/Replace LEFT Upper Dash Tweeter
How-To: Remove/Replace RIGHT Upper Dash Tweeter
How-To: Remove/Replace Left (Driver) Upper and Lower Door Speakers
How-To: Remove/Replace Right (Passenger) Upper and Lower Door Speakers
How-To: Remove/Replace LEFT Rear Speakers
How-To: Remove/Replace RIGHT Rear Speakers
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Subwoofer Assembly
How-To: Remove/Replace Speaker Amplifier
How-To: Identify Wiring To/From Audio Amplifier
NEW: Member-Written How-To Guides:
These guides have been selected from the countless threads here for being verified, helpful, and informative. All disclaimers above apply, and please note that these guides are neither monitored nor updated officially or unofficially by any staff or technical writers - they are the sole property and responsibility of the original author. If said author wishes to be removed from this list, please contact me via PM.
How-To: Add / Relocate Additional Windshield Washer Reservoir & Pump on Non-Z51 (Helpful for Meth)
How-To: Install Alky Control Meth Injection System for C7
How-To: Install/Upgrade to Z51 Brake System from Base C7
How-To: Install/Upgrade to Z51 Brake Ducts from Base C7
DIY: Painting Engine Bay Parts
How-To: Lower The Vehicle on Stock Bolts
How-To: Install Flex Fuel Sensor
How-To: Convert GT Seats to Competition Seats
How-To: Convert/Swap Upper Interior Panels to Suded Microfiber
How-To: Remove Rear Fascia (with Pictures)
How-To: Remove Front Fascia / Front Bumper Cover (with Video & Pictures)
How-To: Self-Calibrate Stubborn TPMS Sensors
These How-To Guides are neither endorsed by nor property of Corvette Forum or myself in any way/shape/form. All liability stemming from any actions taken in relation to these guides is solely placed upon the user.
Please continue to check back often, as this thread will continue to grow as more How-To Guides are added!
We hope you will find these guides useful.
Updated (2/28/15) - Major Overhaul, Added Sections/Dividers, Added Member How-To Guides Section
Updated (4/8/15) - Added Additional Member How-Tos
Updated (4/29/15) - Added Front/Rear Brake Rotor How-Tos
Updated (7/21/15) - Added Additional User-Submitted How-Tos / Cleaned-Up Some Older How-To Entries
Updated (8/26/15) - Added Additional User-Submitted How-Tos
_______________________________________
Specifications: Engine (6.2L LT1) Fastener Tightening / Torque Values
Specifications: Transmission (7-Speed Manual) Fastener Tightening / Torque Values
Specifications: Clutch (7-Speed Manual) Fastener Tightening / Torque Values
Specifications: Suspension (Front & Rear) Fastener Tightening / Torque Values
Specifications: Frame & Underbody Fastener Tightening / Torque Values
How-To: Lift/Jack The Vehicle Per GM Specifications
How-To: Bleed Brake System / Change Brake Fluid (Manual & Pressure) + Specs
How-To: Remove/Replace Front Brake Pads
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Brake Pads
How-To: Remove/Replace Front Brake Calipers
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Brake Calipers
How-To: Remove/Replace Front Brake Rotors
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Brake Rotors
How-To: Replace Parking Brake Shoe, Electronic Emergency Brake Module + Schematics
How-To: Remove/Replace Exhaust Manifolds, Cats, X-Pipe / Prep for Header Install
How-To: Perform/Check Front/Rear Wheel Alignment
How-To: Remove/Replace Front Shock Absorbers
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Shock Absorbers (with FE2,FE4)
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Shock Absorbers (without FE2,FE4)
How-To: Remove/Replace Front Leaf Spring
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Leaf Spring
How-To: Remove/Replace/Install Front Sway Bar
How-To: Remove/Replace/Install Rear Sway Bar
How-To: Bleed/Fill Rear Differential and Hydraulic System Service + Specs
How-To: Bleed Hydraulic Clutch System + Specs
How-To: Install Short Shifter / Replace Stock Shifter
How-To: Connect/Disconnect the Negative Battery Cable
How-To: Remove/Replace Vehicle Battery
How-To: Replace Front Headlamp HID Bulb
How-To: Adjust / Aim HID Headlamps
How-To: Drain/Fill Engine Oil & Replace Oil Filter (Dry Sump) + Specs
How-To: Drain/Fill Engine Oil & Replace Oil Filter (Wet Sump) + Specs
How-To: Drain/Fill Manual Transmission (All Models) + Specs
How-To: Remove/Replace Door Sill Trim Plate(s)
How-To: Remove/Replace the Instrument Panel Trim Pad (Passenger Dash)
How-To: Remove/Replace Left (Driver) Door Interior Trim Panel
How-To: Remove/Replace Right (Passenger) Door Interior Trim Panel
How-To: Remove/Replace Steering Wheel
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Quarter Panel (Fender) - Driver's Side
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Quarter Panel (Fender) - Passenger's Side
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Quarter Panel Air Scoops
How-To: Remove/Replace Front Bumper Fascia
How-To: Remove/Replace Lower Rear Bumper Fascia
How-To: Remove/Replace Upper Rear Bumper Fascia
How-To: Remove/Replace the Outside Rearview Mirror
How-To: Remove/Replace the Outside Rearview Mirror Glass
How-To: Remove/Replace the Outside Rearview Mirror Inner Actuator
How-To: Remove/Replace Front/Side/Rear Emblems & Nameplate
How-To: Remove/Replace Front Wheelhouse Liner
How-To: Remove/Replace the Intake Manifold Covers
How-To: Remove/Replace Valve Rocker Arms & Pushrods
How-To: Remove/Inspect/Install the Cylinder Heads
How-To: Remove/Clean/Replace the Fuel Rail & Injectors
How-To: Remove/Replace Intake Manifold
How-To: Remove/Replace Spark Plugs / Plug Wires
How-To: Remove/Replace Front Center Speaker
How-To: Remove/Replace LEFT Upper Dash Tweeter
How-To: Remove/Replace RIGHT Upper Dash Tweeter
How-To: Remove/Replace Left (Driver) Upper and Lower Door Speakers
How-To: Remove/Replace Right (Passenger) Upper and Lower Door Speakers
How-To: Remove/Replace LEFT Rear Speakers
How-To: Remove/Replace RIGHT Rear Speakers
How-To: Remove/Replace Rear Subwoofer Assembly
How-To: Remove/Replace Speaker Amplifier
How-To: Identify Wiring To/From Audio Amplifier
NEW: Member-Written How-To Guides:
These guides have been selected from the countless threads here for being verified, helpful, and informative. All disclaimers above apply, and please note that these guides are neither monitored nor updated officially or unofficially by any staff or technical writers - they are the sole property and responsibility of the original author. If said author wishes to be removed from this list, please contact me via PM.
How-To: Add / Relocate Additional Windshield Washer Reservoir & Pump on Non-Z51 (Helpful for Meth)
How-To: Install Alky Control Meth Injection System for C7
How-To: Install/Upgrade to Z51 Brake System from Base C7
How-To: Install/Upgrade to Z51 Brake Ducts from Base C7
DIY: Painting Engine Bay Parts
How-To: Lower The Vehicle on Stock Bolts
How-To: Install Flex Fuel Sensor
How-To: Convert GT Seats to Competition Seats
How-To: Convert/Swap Upper Interior Panels to Suded Microfiber
How-To: Remove Rear Fascia (with Pictures)
How-To: Remove Front Fascia / Front Bumper Cover (with Video & Pictures)
How-To: Self-Calibrate Stubborn TPMS Sensors
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Not a problem. This is in the Tech section, but many weren't venturing in there. This will be made a sticky here shortly. This thread will mirror the Tech section thread, as well.
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what about the full reboot process on the memory seats?
It may already be available, but where? Also if it is, or is made available, will the "flash upgrade" have any notable affect on the reboot?
Thanks for a GREAT THREAD!
bill
Thanks for a GREAT THREAD!
bill
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How to Remove the OEM Lower Coil Covers?
Hello,
I am in the process of installing new Lower Coil Covers on my C7, Z51 (dry sump engine)... I had no trouble removing the OEM Lower Coil Cover on the driver side, but I have encountered a problem with the passenger side Coil Cover.... There is what appears to be a vacuum line for the dry sump system protruding from the OEM Lower Coil Cover, along with a nipple style plug in a rubber grommet. I have wiggled, pulled, and twisted it, but it doesn't move.
FYI, it is located about in the center of the Lower Coil Cover; and, this "connector" that I am referring to is the white colored image on the passenger side, Lower Coil Cover, near the center of the Coil Cover, and adjacent to the fuse box...(see the pix below). The problem is I am having difficulty "unplugging" that rubber grommet/ connector so I can remove the OEM Lower Coil Cover. Obviously, I am concerned about breaking the plug and/or rubber grommet; so, does anyone know how to remove it??? Thanks!!
I am in the process of installing new Lower Coil Covers on my C7, Z51 (dry sump engine)... I had no trouble removing the OEM Lower Coil Cover on the driver side, but I have encountered a problem with the passenger side Coil Cover.... There is what appears to be a vacuum line for the dry sump system protruding from the OEM Lower Coil Cover, along with a nipple style plug in a rubber grommet. I have wiggled, pulled, and twisted it, but it doesn't move.
FYI, it is located about in the center of the Lower Coil Cover; and, this "connector" that I am referring to is the white colored image on the passenger side, Lower Coil Cover, near the center of the Coil Cover, and adjacent to the fuse box...(see the pix below). The problem is I am having difficulty "unplugging" that rubber grommet/ connector so I can remove the OEM Lower Coil Cover. Obviously, I am concerned about breaking the plug and/or rubber grommet; so, does anyone know how to remove it??? Thanks!!
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Hello,
I am in the process of installing new Lower Coil Covers on my C7, Z51 (dry sump engine)... I had no trouble removing the OEM Lower Coil Cover on the driver side, but I have encountered a problem with the passenger side Coil Cover.... There is what appears to be a vacuum line for the dry sump system protruding from the OEM Lower Coil Cover, along with a nipple style plug in a rubber grommet. I have wiggled, pulled, and twisted it, but....
I am in the process of installing new Lower Coil Covers on my C7, Z51 (dry sump engine)... I had no trouble removing the OEM Lower Coil Cover on the driver side, but I have encountered a problem with the passenger side Coil Cover.... There is what appears to be a vacuum line for the dry sump system protruding from the OEM Lower Coil Cover, along with a nipple style plug in a rubber grommet. I have wiggled, pulled, and twisted it, but....
The connector you're talking about is held in with two plastic clips on either side of the opening. Carefully pull on it while applying gentle force with a very thin panel tool to loosen one clip side and then repeat for the other.
The clips are quite fragile - mine broke the first time it was removed.
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While I would have preferred for you to have started a new thread for this, there is a simple answer.
The connector you're talking about is held in with two plastic clips on either side of the opening. Carefully pull on it while applying gentle force with a very thin panel tool to loosen one clip side and then repeat for the other.
The clips are quite fragile - mine broke the first time it was removed.
The connector you're talking about is held in with two plastic clips on either side of the opening. Carefully pull on it while applying gentle force with a very thin panel tool to loosen one clip side and then repeat for the other.
The clips are quite fragile - mine broke the first time it was removed.
Thanks, Theta! Sorry about the thread issue.... I'll need to wait until tomorrow when I have plenty of good light. Just to confirm about the two plastic clips - there is one on each side of the opening, as opposed to one on top and one on the bottom of the opening? Thanks, again!
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Thanks, Theta! Sorry about the thread issue.... I'll need to wait until tomorrow when I have plenty of good light. Just to confirm about the two plastic clips - there is one on each side of the opening, as opposed to one on top and one on the bottom of the opening? Thanks, again!
On mine (which should be the same plastic casting), the clips were front (toward the hood) and back (toward the cabin).
Several people have broken these, and there is no easy part replacement - you need the whole damned tube assembly. A lot of it came from being cold and brittle in the winter months. With heat from a recently-warm engine, I think they'd come out rather easily.
If you do end up breaking it, one of the clips will fall into the hole - use a spring-grabber or a dowel and bubble gum to grab it out. Ask how I know... After that, you can get by with the single clip and a larger O-ring to hold it in place.
Edit: This reminds me to look in the newly-updated GMSO parts system to see if they sell just those connectors. I'm sure a lot of people will end up breaking them sooner or later.
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No worries, bud.
On mine (which should be the same plastic casting), the clips were front (toward the hood) and back (toward the cabin).
Several people have broken these, and there is no easy part replacement - you need the whole damned tube assembly. A lot of it came from being cold and brittle in the winter months. With heat from a recently-warm engine, I think they'd come out rather easily.
If you do end up breaking it, one of the clips will fall into the hole - use a spring-grabber or a dowel and bubble gum to grab it out. Ask how I know... After that, you can get by with the single clip and a larger O-ring to hold it in place.
Edit: This reminds me to look in the newly-updated GMSO parts system to see if they sell just those connectors. I'm sure a lot of people will end up breaking them sooner or later.
On mine (which should be the same plastic casting), the clips were front (toward the hood) and back (toward the cabin).
Several people have broken these, and there is no easy part replacement - you need the whole damned tube assembly. A lot of it came from being cold and brittle in the winter months. With heat from a recently-warm engine, I think they'd come out rather easily.
If you do end up breaking it, one of the clips will fall into the hole - use a spring-grabber or a dowel and bubble gum to grab it out. Ask how I know... After that, you can get by with the single clip and a larger O-ring to hold it in place.
Edit: This reminds me to look in the newly-updated GMSO parts system to see if they sell just those connectors. I'm sure a lot of people will end up breaking them sooner or later.
Thanks, Theta!! Interesting...I was composing the following question for you when I saw your response --- "Theta...just in case I break it, do you know the part number - presume that you got your replacement at a Chevrolet dealer...Thanks!"
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Great information. Thanks for sharing.
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Question, is there a posting anywhere for how to turn on the rear camera and have the in-dash display show the rear camera shot all of the time so we can see out the rear?
The convertible does not allow very good rear vision except looking up out the back. Looking straight out the back, or down is impossible unless you cram your heat into the top.