CHEVROLET CAMARO 1982 Repair Guide

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GM
CAMARO
1982-1992
Repair Guide

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This is an essential accessory for do-it
-yourself automotive repair. Each vehicle-
specific guide includes detailed informa tion and graphics to help you get your
car or truck back on the road. Included in most guides: step-by-step instructions
with detailed photographs and drawings, wiring diagrams, specification charts
and repair tips.

1. Body & Trim
2. Brakes
3. Chassis Electrical
4. Drive Train
5. Engine & Engine Overhaul
6. Engine Controls
7. Engine Performance and Tune-up
8. Fuel System
9. General Information & Maintenance
10. Suspension & Steering

Covers all U.S. and Canadian m odels of GM Camaro 1982-1992.

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BODY & TRIM

EXTERIOR

DOORS

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Door hinge

Fig. 2: Removing the door hinge spring

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1. On doors that are equipped with
power operated components, do the
following:
• Remove the door trim panel an d inner panel water deflector.
• Disconnect the wire harness from all components in the door.
• Remove the rubber conduit from t he door, then remove the wire harness
from the door through t he conduit access hole.
2. Tape the area (on the door pillar and b ody pillar) above the lower hinge with
cloth backed body tape.
CAUTION - Before performing the following step, cover the spring with a shop
cloth or rag to prevent the spring fr om flying and possibly causing personal
injury or damage.
3. Insert a long, flat-blade screwdriver under the pivot point of the hold-open
link and over the top of the spring. T he screwdriver should be positioned so
as not to apply pressure to the hol d-open link. Cover the spring with a shop
cloth or rag and lift the screwdriver to disengage the spring. The spring can
also be removed by using tool J- 36604 (or equivalent) door hinge spring
compressor tool.
The tool is stamped right side and left side. The tool stamped left side is used to
service the right-hand hinge spring and vi se-a-versa for the tool stamped right
side.
4. With the aid of a helper to suppor t the door, remove the lower hinge pin
using a soft-headed hammer and locking type pliers. The helper can aid the
hinge pin removal by raising and lowering the rear of the door.
5. Insert a bolt into the hole of the lo wer hinge to maintain the door attachment
during upper hinge removal.
6. Using a 13mm socket, remove the upper hinge bolts from the pillar. Remove
the bolt from the lower hinge and re move the door from the body.
To install:
7. Replace the hinge pin clip.
8. With the aid of a helper, position t he door and insert the bolt in the hole of
the lower hinge.
9. Bolt the upper hinge to the body. The lower hinge pin is installed with the
pointed end down.
10. Remove the screw from the lower hi nge and install the lower hinge pin. The
use of tool J-36604 or equi valent is recommended for installing the hinge
spring.
If the spring is installed before inst alling the lower hinge pin, damage to the
hinge bushings may result.
11. If the spring was removed using a screw driver, install the spring as follows:

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•
Place the spring in tool J-36604 or equivalent.
• Place the tool and spring in a bench vise.
• Compress the tool in the vise and in stall the bolt until the spring is fully
compressed.
• Remove the tool (with the compressed spring) from the vise and install in
the proper position in the door lower hinge. A slot in one jaw fits over the
hold-open link. The hole on the other jaw fits over the bubble.
• Remove the bolt from the t ool to install the spring.
• Remove the tool from the door hinge (tool will fall out in three pieces).
Cycle the door to check the spring operation.
12. Remove the tape from the door and the body pillars.
13. On doors with power operated components:
• Install the wire harness to the door through the conduit access hole, then
install the rubber conduit to the door.
• Connect wire harness to all components in the door.
• Install the inner panel water deflector and door trim panel.

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HOOD

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Front end sheet metal

Fig. 2: Hood removal
1. Open the hood and mark the position of the hood hinge assembly-to-hood
by a scribe, chalk or paint.
2. Remove the hood attaching bolts that are towards the front of the hood.
3. Slowly loosen the remaining hood attaching bolts.
4. With the aid of a helper, remove the bolts and remove the hood. Place the
hood on a protected surface.

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5. Position the hood
6. over the hood hinge asse
mbly with the aid of a helper and install the hood
attaching bolts finger tight.
7. Align the hood to the matchm arks made earlier and tighten the hood
attaching bolts.
8. Close the hood and check align.
ALIGNMENT

Fig. 3: Hood alignment
Slotted holes are provided at all hood hinge attaching points for proper
adjustment - both vertically and fore-and-aft. Vertical adjustments at the front
may be made by adjusting the rubber bumpers up and down.
To adjust the hood fore-and-aft move t he hood forward or rearward until the
hood clearances are equal and as specified in the illustration. If the hood is not
properly coming into adjustment then t he body panels may also need to be
adjusted. To achieve the best results se t the hood to any existing marks and
make adjustments one at a time.

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REAR COMPARTMENT LIFT WINDOW

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION


Fig. 1: Rear hatch hinge

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Fig. 2: Hatch strut removal
1. Prop the lid open and place a protective covering along the edges of the rear
compartment opening to prevent any damage to the painted surfaces.
2. Use a 13mm socket to remove the nuts holding the glass to the hinge.
CAUTION - Do not attempt to remove or loosen the gas support assembly
attachments with the lid in any position other than fully open as person\
al injury
may result.
3. While a helper supports the glass, disengage the gas supports from the lift
window assembly and disconnect the har ness connector for the electric grid
defogger, if equipped.
4. With the aid of a helper, remove the lift window assembly from the body and
place it on a protected surface.
5. Position the lift window assembly to t he body with the aid of a helper. Install
the attaching bolts and torque to 11 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).
CAUTION - Do not over tighten the glass-to -hinge bolts as it could cause the
glass to break resulting in personal injury! Always wear safety glasses during
this operation

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6. Connect the harness connector for the el
ectric grid defogger, if equipped,
and connect the gas supports to the lift window assembly.
7. Lower the lid and check alignment.
ADJUSTMENT
The rear compartment lift window assembly height, fore and aft and side \
adjustments are controlled at the hinge-to-b ody location. This area of the body
has oversize hinge attaching holes in addition to the hinge-to-body spacers.
Adjustments at the hinge location mu st be made with the gas supports
disengaged. Additional height adjustment can also be made at the lower panel
by adjusting the rubber bumpers. Bolt s holding hinge-to-body should be
tightened to 15-20 ft. lbs. (20-28 Nm).
BUMPERS

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
FRONT FASCIA

Fig. 1: Front bumper fascia