Corvette V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
Important:
When cutting off the brake pipes in the next steps, the cuts on the pipes should be staggered about 50 mm (2 in) from each other.
Important:
Before cutting the pipes make a note or mark which pipe is the upper. This will be used when reassembling the pipes later in this procedure.
Important:
Inspect the length of the new brake pipes to determine "approximately" where to cut the old pipes under the vehicle in the next step. DO NOT
cut the pipes too short.
9.
Using the tubing cutter contained in J 45405, Brake Pipe Flaring Kit, cut the two rear brake pipes off under the vehicle.
10.
Release the brake pipes going to the front of the vehicle from the retaining clips.
11.
Lower the vehicle.
12.
Open the hood.
13.
Remove the engine cover (sight shield).
14.
Partially drain the radiator.
15.
Remove the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
16.
Remove the bolts attaching the surge tank and reposition the tank so there is access to the top of the ABS modulator valve.
17.
Remove the two bolts attaching the lower intermediate shaft to the column.
18.
Remove the pinch bolt attaching the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
19.
Slide the lower intermediate shaft from the column and remove the intermediate shaft.
