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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012CORVETTE V8-6.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGBATTERYSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
2012 Chevrolet Corvette V8-6.2L
Removal and Replacement
2012 Chevrolet Corvette V8-6.2LSECTION Removal and Replacement
Battery Replacement (LS3)
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS7 or LS9) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and ConnectionBattery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS3) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
3. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.
4. Remove the battery.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the battery.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
2. Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).
3. Connect the positive battery cable and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).
4. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS7 or LS9) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and ConnectionBattery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS3) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
5. Perform the reinitialization of the power windows. Refer to Power Window Reinitialization Programming and Relearning.
6. Reset the steering position soft stops and driver seat position memory. Refer to Control Module References Control Module References.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.