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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Engine Ground Strap Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 675395 Size: SH
  1. Remove the ground strap nut and terminal from the stud on the frame.
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    3. Object Number: 651886 Size: SH
  3. Remove the ground strap bolt, strap (1) and engine harness ground.
  4. Remove the ground strap.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 651886 Size: SH
  1. Position the ground strap terminal (1) and engine harness ground to the block.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the ground strap bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the ground strap bolt to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).


    Object Number: 675395 Size: SH
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Install the ground strap terminal and nut to the stud.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the ground strap nut to 8 N·m (71 lb in).