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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Front Brake Caliper Cooling Duct Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 63701 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the fascia close out panel. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Lower Close Out Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the wheelhouse to front fascia bolts.
  4. Remove the front fascia to energy absorber bolts.

    5. Object Number: 63693 Size: SH
  5. Remove the front fascia to skid bar bolts.

    6. Object Number: 63704 Size: SH
  6. Reposition the bottom of the fascia outward and up.
  7. Slide the cooling duct rearward off the fascia opening.
  8. Remove the brake caliper cooling duct from the wheelhouse panel.
    9. 8.1. Rotate the duct.
    8.2. Align the duct locking tabs with the slots in the wheelhouse panel.
    8.3. Pull the duct forward out of the wheelhouse panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 63704 Size: SH
  1. Insert the brake caliper cooling duct into the opening in the wheelhouse.
  2. Rotate the duct to lock in place.
  3. Reposition the fascia forward and up to gain clearance.
  4. Position the duct over the opening in the fascia.

    5. Object Number: 63693 Size: SH

    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 fascia to skid bar bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia to skid bar bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 63701 Size: SH
  6. Install the fascia close out panel. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Lower Close Out Panel Replacement .

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia lower close out panel bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  7. Install the wheelhouse to fascia bolts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the wheel house to fascia bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Install the fascia to energy absorber bolts.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the front energy absorber bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  10. Install the front license plate/cover.