Removing plenum cover
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Melting Slicks
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In case you break the part like many others.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-on-a-z51.html
Post number 18 has part number on diagram
Number 24 on the diagram and the part number is 12670978
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-on-a-z51.html
Post number 18 has part number on diagram
Number 24 on the diagram and the part number is 12670978
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Need clarification on Wire Harness Plug removal.
I am afraid that if I pry on wrong part and brake it; it will cost me hundreds of dollars for GM to replace the wiring harness.
I really want to spruce up the engine compartment.
Thanks for the photos and any additional help on this.
I really want to spruce up the engine compartment.
Thanks for the photos and any additional help on this.
Melting Slicks
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I broke the piece trying to get it off but it cost me about $15 to order a replace off eBay so it won’t cost you hundreds.
Last edited by KGrant; Feb 4, 2018 at 11:59 PM.
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Well that is sorta good news; however it confirms my fear of braking the plastic locking tab.
Do you have a replacement Part Number or Description that could be used to locate a replacement?
TIA
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 3,076
Likes: 1,204
From: Northville Michigan
C7 of the Year - Unmodified Finalist 2021
It's in my post #18
In case you break the part like many others.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-on-a-z51.html
Post number 18 has part number on diagram
Number 24 on the diagram and the part number is 12670978
Number 24 on the diagram and the part number is 12670978 Tube $75.68 and also Part number 12644228 sensor $77.72
I prices above was when i did my initial search I emailed to myself to have handy. However, google the part number and search amazon, ebay and all vendors that come up and click until you find the right price for you I needed two parts because although I disconnected the blue tab, when I pulled it out the pins separated as if they rotted or just defective. Post #17, you will see three metal pins that separated when I pulled the connector to get it off after releasing the blue tab so that's why i had to replace.
That said I recall I got one part for less than $20 and the other for less than $30... Timing is everything like catching a sale or special. Lastly, I noticed that the EXACT same part is used interchangeably on many makes and models but just different part numbers. I recall calling the vendor they said it was interchangeable although the website might not say it.
These four google and ebay links will get you started in the event you need to find part
https://www.google.com/search?ei=xed....0.nzgI6GB2sjg
https://www.google.com/search?ei=8-d....0.__zyRKSdzZ8
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...44228&_sacat=0
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...70978&_sacat=0
In case you break the part like many others.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-on-a-z51.html
Post number 18 has part number on diagram
Number 24 on the diagram and the part number is 12670978
Number 24 on the diagram and the part number is 12670978 Tube $75.68 and also Part number 12644228 sensor $77.72
I prices above was when i did my initial search I emailed to myself to have handy. However, google the part number and search amazon, ebay and all vendors that come up and click until you find the right price for you I needed two parts because although I disconnected the blue tab, when I pulled it out the pins separated as if they rotted or just defective. Post #17, you will see three metal pins that separated when I pulled the connector to get it off after releasing the blue tab so that's why i had to replace.
That said I recall I got one part for less than $20 and the other for less than $30... Timing is everything like catching a sale or special. Lastly, I noticed that the EXACT same part is used interchangeably on many makes and models but just different part numbers. I recall calling the vendor they said it was interchangeable although the website might not say it.
These four google and ebay links will get you started in the event you need to find part
https://www.google.com/search?ei=xed....0.nzgI6GB2sjg
https://www.google.com/search?ei=8-d....0.__zyRKSdzZ8
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...44228&_sacat=0
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...70978&_sacat=0
Last edited by KGrant; Feb 6, 2018 at 12:46 PM.
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From: Las Vegas NV
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Ok so I think I am ready to tackle this project.
I will gently pry Blue Slide (B) out.
Press Down on LEVER (E) WHILE slowly wiggle & Pulling Outer section of 2 piece Plug.
Once I get the Plenum cover off, I am going to attempt to paint it Carbon Black with Blade Silver runners. Worst case, I will have repaint it all Silver.
Ok so I think I am ready to tackle this project.
I will gently pry Blue Slide (B) out.
Press Down on LEVER (E) WHILE slowly wiggle & Pulling Outer section of 2 piece Plug.
Once I get the Plenum cover off, I am going to attempt to paint it Carbon Black with Blade Silver runners. Worst case, I will have repaint it all Silver.