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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 11690 Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 5.7L.
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the radiator baffle lower bolts.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Disconnect the hood light and air temperature sensor electrical connectors.
  6. Disconnect the baffle connectors (3).
  7. Remove the radiator baffle (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 11690 Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator baffle (1).
  2. Connect the baffle connectors (3).
  3. Connect the hood light and air temperature sensor electrical connectors.
  4. Raise the vehicle.

    5. 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.

  5. Install the radiator baffle lower bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the radiator baffle bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 5.7L.