CHEVROLET CAMARO 1974 2.G Service Manual

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Each flame arrestor cap contains
a grey disc rather than a small
hole-see illustration. To help
avoid serious personal injury or
property damage, this jump start
procedure should not
be used if
one or more of the flame arrestor
caps
is missing, or if they are not
present on a replacement battery.
(If your car contains a replace­
ment battery other than a Delco,
refer to jump starting instructions
provided by the manufacturer of
the other battery.)
Jump Start Procedure:
1. Position the two vehicles so they
are
NOT touching. Set parking
brake firmly and place automatic
transmission in
"PARK" (neutral
for manual transmission) in each
vehicle. Also turn
off lights,
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heater and all other unnecessary
electrical loads.
2. Remove the vent caps from the
battery in the other car (unless it
also
is equipped with Delco flame
arrestor caps). Lay a cloth over
the open vent wells. These two
actions help reduce the explosion
hazard always present in a bat­
tery when connecting
"live"
booster batteries to "dead" bat­
teries.
For safety's sake, do not
remove any of the flame arrestor
vent caps from a Delco battery.
3. Attach one end of one jumper
cable to the positive terminal
(identified by a red color,
"+"
or "P" on the battery case, post or
clamp) of the battery in the other
vehicle, and the other end of the
same cable to the positive termi­
nal of your battery.
- 4. Attach one end of the remaining
jumper cable FIRST to the nega-

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or "N") of the battery in the other
vehicle, and
THEN the other
end of the same cable to the nega­
tive terminal of your battery in
this car. Take care that clamps
from one cable do not inadver­
tently touch the clamps on the
other cable. Do not lean over the
battery when making this con­
nection.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle
that
is providing the jump start
(if it
was not running). Let run
a
few minutes, then start the en-
gine in the car with the dis-
Jacking Instructions
charged battery.
6. Reverse the above sequence ex­
actly when removing the jumper
cables. Reinstall vent caps and
dispose in a safe manner of any
cloths used to cover vent wells,
as
the cloths may have corrosive
acid on them.
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Preparation
• Park on level surface and set
parking brake firmly.
• Set automatic transmission in
park. (Manual transmission in
reverse).
• Activate hazard warning flasher.
Instructions
1. After removing spare wheel
and tire, jack, jack
base,and
jack handle (wheel nut wrench),
proceed with changing the
wheel
as follows:
2. Remove hub cap
or wheel
cover with flat end of wheel
nut wrench and loosen, but do
not remove nuts, by turning
counterclockwise.
3. With column assembly seated
in base and lever in
"UP" posi­
tion,
insert jack hook in
bumper slot.

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angled
as shown in illustration.
5. Always operate jack with slow
smooth motion.
6. Raise vehicle so tire just clears
surface,
replace wheel and
slightly tighten wheel nuts.
7. With lever in
"DOWN" posi­
tion, lower vehicle then fully
tighten
wheel nuts.
Carefully install hub cap or
wheel cover.
8. Replace jack assembly and
wheel in luggage compartment.
9. When possible check inflation
of replacement tire to agree
with tire placard affixed to the
left front door.
COlUMN
;:>;;;Om~r?' ';;ErAINER
"'-WING NUT
~~
VALVE "UP" WITH E78 TIRE VALVE "DOWN" WITH E70 FR78, F60 TIRE
SOLT
INFLAT07
INFLATOR TIRE VALVE "DOWN"
OPTIONAL SPACE SAVER TIRE
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COLUMN
JACK
HOOK

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Care and Cleaning of
Interior Trim
IMPORTANT: Be sure vehicle is
well ventilated while using any
cleaning agents. Follow manufac­
turer's recommendations in using
such products.
With the advent of modern trim
materials composed of synthetic
plastics and/or man made fibres,
it
is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
that proper cleaning techniques
and cleaners
be used when clean­
ing interior trim. Failure to do this
on the first cleaning may result in
water spots, spot rings, setting of
stains or soilage, all of which makes
it more difficult or impossible to
, remove in a second cleaning.
Certain portions of the follow­
ing cleaning instructions are in
bold type; they are particularly im-
portantand must be performed.
Dust and loose dirt that accumu­
lates on interior fabric trim
should
be removed frequently with a
vacuum cleaner, whisk broom or
soft brush. Vinyl or leather trim
should be wiped regularly with a
clean
damp cloth. Normal trim
soilage, spots
or stains can be
cleaned with the following G.M.
cleaners.
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DESCRIPTION PART NO.
G.M. Fabric Cleaner
(Solvent Type)
1050244
G.M. Multi-Purpose
Powdered Cleaner
(Foam Type) 1050803

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LENT CLEANERS when used
properly according to directions on
containers and are available
through the G.M. Parts System.
Never use gasoline, nail polish
remover
or acetone, lacquer thin­
ners, bleaches, etc.
Some basic
steps should be remembered before
the cleaning
is attempted:
1. Remove stains as quickly as pos­
sible before they become
"set."
2. Use a clean cloth or sponge and
change to a clean area fre­
quently. ( A
soft brush may be
used
if stains persist.)
3. Use solvent type cleaners in a
well ventilated area, also, do not
saturate the stained area.
4. If a ring should form after spot
cleaning, the entire area of the
trim assembly should be cleaned
immediately.
5. Follow instructions on the label
> of the cleaner.
Cleaning General Soilage or
Water
Spots from Fabric
Type Trim with Foam Type
Cleaner .
G.M. Multi-Purpose Powdered
Cleaner
is excellent for this type
cleaning and for cleaning a panel
section where a minor cleaning
ring may be left from spot cleaning.
Vacuum area thoroughly to re­
move excess loose dirt.
AL WAYS
clean a full trim assembly or com­
plete trim section-mask adjacent
trim along stitch
or welt lines. Mix
Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
in strict accordance with directions
on label of container-mix propor­
tionally for smaller quantities.
USE
SUDS ONLY
ON A .CLEAN
SPONGE or SOFT BRISTLE
BRUSH-DO NOT WET FAB­
RIC
EXCESSIVELY OR RUB
HARSHLY WITH BRUSH. IM­
MEDIATELY
AFTER CLEAN­
ING WIPE
OFF ANY CLEANER
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RESIDUE WITH SLIGHTLY
DAMP ABSORBENT TOWEL
OR CLOTH.
IMPORTANT-IM­
MEDIA TEL Y AFTER WIPING,
FORCE-DRY FABRIC WITH
AIR
HOSE, HEAT DRYER OR
HEAT LAMP. (Use caution with
heat dryer or heat lamp to prevent
damage to fabric.) When trim ma­
terials with a sheen or luster finish
are dry, wipe fabric lightly with a
soft,
dry clean cloth to restore
sheen or luster.
Spot Cleaning Fabric Type
Trim
Materials with Solvent
Type Cleaner
Before attempting to remove
spots or stains from fabric, deter­
mine
as accurately as possible the
nature and age of the spot or stain.
Some spots or stains can be re­
moved satisfactorily with water
or
mild soap solution (refer to ac­
companying
"Removal of Specific
Stains"). For best results , spots or

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as possible. Some types of stains
or soilage such
as lipsticks, some
inks, certain types of grease etc.,
are extremely difficult and, in some
cases, impossible to completely re­
move. When cleaning this type
of'
stain or soi'lage, care must be taken
not to enlarge the soiled area.
It is
sometimes more desirable to have
a small stain than an enlarged stain
as a result of careless cleaning.
G.M. Fabric Cleaner (Solvent
Type)
is excellent for spot cleaning
stains containing grease, oil or fats
from fabric type trim. Excess stain
should be gently scraped off trim
material with a clean
DULL knife
or scraper.
USE VERY LITTLE
CLEANER, light pressure, and
clean cloths (preferably cheese
cloth). Cleaning action should be
, from outside of stain FEATHER­
ING towards center of stain and
constantly changing to a clean sec- tion
of cloth. When stain
is cleaned
from fabric, immediately dry area
with an air hose, heat dryer or
heat lamp to help prevent a clean­
ing ring (use caution with heat
dryer or heat lamp to prevent dam­
age to fabric material).
If a ring
forms,
immediately repeat the
cleaning operation over a slightly
larger area with special emphasis
on
FEATHERING towards center
of area.
If ring still persists, mark
off adjacent trim sections and clean
entire affected trim panel section
with G.M. Multi Purpose Pow­
dered Cleaner as previously de­
scribed under
"cleaning general
soilage
or water spots with foam
type
cleaner."
Removal of Specific Stains
Grease or Oil Stains -In­
cludes grease, oil, butter, marga­
rine,
shoe· polish, coffee with
cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
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creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon,
tar and asphalts. Carefully scrape
off excess stain; then use Fabric
Cleaner (Solvent Type)
as pre­
viously described.
Shoe polish, wax
crayons, tar and asphalts will stain
if allowed to remain on trim; they
should be removed
as soon as pos­
sible-use caution
as cleaner will
dissolve them and may cause them
to bleed.
Non-Greasy Stains-Includes
catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit,
fruit juice, milk, soft drinks,
wine,
vomit and blood. Carefully scrape
off excess stain; then sponge stain
with cool water.
If stain remains
use
Multi-Purpose Powdered
Cleaner (Foam Type) as previ­
ously described.
If odor persists
after cleaning vomitus or urine,
treat area with a water-baking soda
solution
(1 teaspoon baking soda
to 1 cup of tepid water)-finally, if
necessary, clean lightly with fabric

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Combination Stains -In­
cludes, candy, ice cream, mayon­
naise, chili sauce
and unknown
stains. Carefully
scrape, off excess
stain; then clean first with
cool
water and allow to dry. If stain re­
mains, clean with Fabric Cleaner
(Solvent Type).
Cleaning Vinyl or Leather
Trim
Ordinary soilage can be removed
from vinyl or leather with warm
Exterior Appearance
Your car is finished with General
Motors "Magic-Mirror" acrylic
lacquer. This
is a finish of maxi­
mum beauty which, in depth of
color, gloss retention and durability
is superior to conventional lacquer
finishes. water
and a mild soap such
as
saddle soap, oil soap, or approved
equivalent. Apply a small amount
of soap solution and allow to soak
for a
few minutes to loosen dirt;
then, rub briskly with a clean
damp cloth to remove
dirt-and
soap residues-this operation may
be repeated several times if neces­
sary. Some soilage such
as tars,
asphalts, shoe polish, etc. will stain
if allowed to remain on trim-they
should be wiped off as quickly as
possible and the area cleaned with
G.M. Fabric Clean (Solvent Type).
Washing Your Car
The best way to preserve the
finish and maintain original beauty
of appearance
is to keep it clean .
Wash the car in lukewarm
or cold
water.
Never use strong soap or
chemical detergents. Cleaning
agents should be quickly flushed
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Seat Belt Care
• Clean only with mild soap solu­
tion and lukewarm water.
• Do not bleach or dye belts since
this may severely weaken belts.
Interior Glass Surface
The interior glass surface should
be cleaned on a periodic basis ·f-or
continued good visibility. A com­
mercial household glass cleaning
agent containing ammonia will re­
move normal tobacco smoke and
dust
films sometimes caused by in­
gredients used in vinyls, plastics
or
other interior trim materials.
from the surfaces.
Polishing and Waxing
Your Car
Although acrylic paint on your
car
is durable, you may wish to
wax
or polish for added protection.
Your Chevrolet Dealer offers
many
polishes and waxes now available

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maintaining a good paint finish.
When using a tar and road oil re­
mover, be certain it
is safe for use
on acrylic painted surfaces.
Protection of Exterior
Bright
Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be
cleaned regularly to maintain lus­
ter. Washing with water
is all that
is usually required. However, G.M.
Chrome Polish may be used on
CHROME or STAINLESS STEEL
trim if necessary.
Use special care with ALU­
MINUM trim. Never use auto or
chrome polish, steam
or any caustic
soap to clean aluminum.
A coating of wax, rubbed to a
high polish,
is recommended for all
bright metal parts.
Cleaning White Sidewall
Tires
Use a tire cleaner which will not
harm aluminum trim. A stiff brush
may be used with the cleaner to
remove road grime and dirt from
white sidewall tires.
Cleaning the Optional
Vinyl
Top
The top should be washed fre­
quently with neutral soap suds,
lukewarm water and a brush with
soft bristles. Rinse top with
suffi­
cientquantities of clear water to re­
move all traces of soap.
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If the top requires additional
cleaning after using soap and water,
a mild foaming cleanser
can be
used. Rinse the whole top with
water; then apply a mild foaming
type cleanser on an area of approx­
imately two square feet.
Scrub area
with a small soft bristle hand brush,
adding water
as necessary until the
cleanser foams to a soapy consis­
tency. Remove the first accumu­
lated soilage with a cloth
or sponge
before it can be ground into the top
material. Apply additional cleanser
to the area and scrub until the top
is clean. Care must be exercised to
keep the cleanserfrom running onto
body finish
as it may cause streaks
if allowed
to run down and dry.
After the entire top has been
cleaned, rinse generously with clear
water to remove all traces of
cleanser. Do not use volatile cleaner
or household bleaching agents on
the top material.

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The time or mileage intervals on
the following pages are intended
as
a guide for establishing regular
maintenance and lubrication
periods for your car. Sustained
heavy duty or high speed operations
or operation under adverse condi­
tions may necessitate more frequent
servicing. To determine specific
recommendations for conditions
under which you use your car, con-
Fuel
Requirements
. Your Camaro is designed to op­
erate on unleaded
or low lead fuels
of at least
91 Research Octane.
These fuels will minimize spark
plug fouling and emission control suIt
your Authorized Chevrolet
Dealer.
Maintenance Schedule
For owner convenience, a sep­
arate maintenance folder has been
provided with your car which con­
tains a complete schedule and
brief explanation of the safety,
emission control, lubrication and
system
deterioration. Fuels with
Regular grade octane quality
should be used only when needed
to eliminate
knock-a metallic rap­
ping noise generated during the
combustion process. The engine
does not require
Premium fuel.
Therefore, its use would be an un­
necessary additional expense.
If
knocking persists, consult your
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general maintenance it requires.
The maintenance folder informa­
tion
is supplemented by this sec­
tion of the
Owner's Manual, as
well as the separate emission con­
trol systems folder also furnished
with your car. Read all three pub­
lications for a full understanding
of vehicle maintenance require­
ments.
authorized Chevrolet dealer.
In
any case, continuous or excessive
knocking may result in engine
damage and constitutes misuse of
the engine for which Chevrolet
Motor Division
is not responsible
under the terms of the New Vehicle
Warranty.
If the service station gas pump
has a symbol similar to the samples

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low-lead gas with a symbol number
of
2. Regular fuel (symbol num­
ber
3) should be used only when
needed to eliminate knock. Ask
your gasoline dealer for informa­
tion on the fuel you are using both
as to
lead content and octane
rating.
Gas Cap-The fuel tank filler cap has
a new two-step removal and
installation procedure plus a pres­
sure-vacuum safety relief valve. It
is equipped with a double set of
locking tangs. To remove:
• Rotate cap one-half turn coun­
terclockwise to clear the first set
of tangs from the slots inside the
filler neck. This will allow any
residual pressure to escape.
• Pull the cap outward and rotate
one-quarter turn counterclock­
wise to clear second set of tangs
and remove the cap.
• To install, reverse this procedure.
NOTE: If this cap requires a re­
placement, only a cap with these
same features should be used. Fail­
ure to use the correct cap can re­
sult in a serious malfunction of the
system. Correct replacement caps
may be obtained from your Au­
thorized Chevrolet Dealer.
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Engine Oil and Filter
Recommendations
• Use only SE engine oil.
• Change oil each 4 months or
6,000 miles. If more than 6,000
miles are driven in a 4-month
period, change oil each
6,000
miles.
• Change oil each 2 months or
3,000 miles, whichever occurs
first, under the following con­
ditions: - driving in dusty conditions,
-trailer pulling,
- extensive idling,
- short-trip operation at freez-
ing temperatures (engine not
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thoroughly warmed-up).
• Operation in dust storms may
require an immediate oil change.
• Replace the oil filter at the first
oil change, and every second oil
change thereafter. AC oil filters