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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013CORVETTE BASE, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARD TRANS, TRANS MFR CD 6L85M/MM6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMSPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2013 Chevrolet Corvette Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 6L85M/MM6
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2013 Chevrolet Corvette Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 6L85M/MM6SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Battery Positive/Negative Cable Ground Bolt (at engine) | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Battery Positive/Negative Cable Ground Bolt (at the frame rail) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Engine Harness Cable Nut | 13 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| Generator Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Shaft Nut | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Ground Strap Bolt | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Ground Strap Nut | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Instrument Panel (IP) Wiring Harness Junction Block Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable to Battery Nut | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable Ground Nut | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Positive Battery Cable to Battery Nut | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable Nut (at starter solenoid) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable Nut (at fuse/relay center) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| S Terminal Nut | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Starter Motor Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.