Corvette V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
2.
In the front of the vehicle, locate the two REAR brake pipes in the area of the left exhaust manifold and converter assembly (3). The two pipes will
be running along the inside of the frame rail and are wrapped in a silver heat resistant material (1). In between the two sections of the heat resistant
material is a plastic retaining clip (2). This clip should be attached to a stud located on the frame rail.
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If the retaining clip IS attached to the frame rail, no further inspection is needed in this area of the vehicle. Proceed to Step 4 in this section.
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If the retaining clip is NOT attached to the frame rail, inspect to see if the pipes (and heat resistant material) are, or have been contacting the
exhaust manifold and converter assembly. If there IS evidence of contact and the black coating on the pipe(s) is worn through (you can see the
bare steel) then the front section of brake pipes must be replaced. Before replacing the pipes, continue onto the section titled, "Rear Brake Pipe
Inspection".
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If the bare steel CANNOT be seen, then proceed to the next step.
3.
Reposition the retaining clip as necessary and install it on the stud located on the frame rail. Press firmly into place.
4.
Remove any dirt or foreign material from the frame rail in the area of the plastic retainer.
5.
Trim a piece of adhesive cover (P/N 25649654) to a size of approximately 100 mm by 125 mm (4 in by 5 in).
6.
Remove the backing material from the adhesive cover and apply the material (1) over the retaining clip and brake pipes and press firmly to the
frame rail.
7.
Proceed to the section titled, "Rear Brake Pipe Inspection".
Rear Break Pipe Inspection - Cadillac Only
1.
Towards the rear of the vehicle where the left exhaust pipe (1) bends upward to go over the drive axle, locate the two rear brake pipes (2). The two
