1986 Corvette Hatchback Coupe

The 1986 C4 Corvette was the first to offer a third brake light, antilock brakes, electronic climate control, and key-code anti-theft system. This corvette had the 5.7 L (350 cu in) L98 V8 engine, producing 230 hp and 330 ft lbs of torque.

Service

Replace Battery

• Disconnect Negative battery cable.
• Disconnect Positive battery cable.
• Remove battery hold down clamp.
• Follow "Fender Reposition" graphic (below) for battery removal.
• Lift battery up and out of vehicle.
• Reverse this procedure to install.
• Torque battery cables to 19lb/ft.

• On the 86 Corvette A and B screws are Torx size T30.
• Remove (D) and (E) with 10mm hex wrench.

Further Reading and External Links

• http://1986corvette.info/general.html
• http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1986-corvette.htm
• http://www.corvsport.com/Corvette/C4/1985-1991/1986/C4_1986_VIN.html
• http://www.coolc4.com/1986-corvettes.htm

 

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