1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO torque

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Fig.
6 - Hood Catch and Lock Plate - Chevelle Shown

HOOD CATCH AND LOCK {Fig. 6)

Removal

1.
Remove catch plate assembly by removing screws

retaining catch to radiator support, center support,

and tie bar.

2.
Remove lock plate by removing screws retaining lock

plate to hood and remove lock plate.

Installation

1.
Install lock and catch plate following the removal

procedure in reverse order. Refer to torque speci-

fications in rear of manual for correct torque values.

2.
Adjust lock and catch plate as outlined under adjust^

ment procedure in this section.

FENDER

ASSEMBLY

ROCKER

PANEL

BODY HINGE

PILLAR

VIEW B

Fig.
7 - Fender to Cowl and Rocker Panel Shimming
HOOD TRIM AND INSULATION (Figs. 13 and 14)

Figure 13 shows the installation details of both the

hood ornamentation and insulating pads. The hood em-

blem and molding retaining nuts may be reached from the

underside of the hood panel.

COWL VENT GRILLE (Figs. 1 and 2)

Removal

1.
Raise hood.

2.
Remove windshield wiper arms and disconnect

washer hoses from tubes. Remove screws securing

washer tubes to cowl vent grille. Pull tubes out

from under rubber molding and remove.

3.
Remove cowl vent grille retaining screws.

4.
Leaving rubber molding in place, remove cowl vent

grille from vehicle.

Installation

Install cowl vent grille following removal procedure in

reverse order. Refer to Figure 4 and 5 for correct

sheet metal adjustments.

REAR WHEEL COVER (CAPRICE, AND OPTIONAL

ON OTHER CHEVROLET MODELS EXCEPT

STATION WAGONS)

Removal and Installation

Lift the skirt (fig. 15) retaining lever (at the bottom

inside skirt flange) over the lip of the flange and pull it

downward. Pull the skirt downward and out of the open-

*
ing. To install the skirt: position it inside the opening,

insert the rod into the slot, lift the skirt and attach the

hook to the wheel opening flange. Hold the skirt from

below and behind to assure proper hook attachment then

lift the retaining lever up and into the skirt lip. Check

to insure cover is firmly engaged to fender.

SIMULATED WOOD GRAIN MOULDING

(STATION WAGONS ONLY)

The wood grain transfer film is a vinyl material with

a pressure sensitive adhesive backing. The transfers

are serviced in pre-cut panels. The shelf life of this

material is 90 days at a maximum temperature of
105°
F.

Removal

Remove the mouldings from the affected panel. Re-

move the transfer film by lifting an edge and peeling the

material from the painted surface. Exercise care so as

not to damage the paint.

NOTE: Application of heat to the transfer and

panel with a heat gun or heat lamp will aid in the

removal.

Installation

Preparation of the surface to which the transfer will

be applied is very important. In cases where body metal

repair has been made it is necessary to prime and color

coat these areas to blend with the undamaged surface.

Apply the transfer film to color coated panels only, never

to bare metal or primer. The surface must be free of

any imperfections that may high-light through the film.

Remove dirt nibs and other foreign material in the paint

by light sanding with 600 grit sandpaper.

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location is shimmed; thus keeping the fender mount-

ing bolts from crushing in the fender mounting

flange.

If shimming is done without the fenders being disas-
asembled, it is suggested that fender mounting bolts

rearward of radiator support be loosened while shims

are inserted and sheet metal fit is checked. Tighten

shimmed mounting bolts first, then all others.

COMPONENT PART REPLACEMENT

BATTERY TRAY (FIG. 21)

Removal

1.
Disconnect battery cables.

2.
Remove screw retaining battery hold down clamp.

3.
Remove battery from vehicle.

4.
Remove screws retaining tray assembly to fender

skirt and support, and remove tray from vehicle.

Installation

Reverse removal procedure.

RADIATOR SUPPORT (FIG. 22)

Removal

1.
Remove grille and related components (Section 13).

Remove battery tray as outlined in this section.

Remove shroud attaching screws and remove shroud

if vehicle is so equipped.

Remove horn relay, horns, voltage regulator, and

wiring harness from radiator support.

Remove shroud and radiator (Section 13)o

Remove screws attaching radiator support to frame,

skirts,
fenders.

Remove radiator support from vehicle (fig. 23).

Installation

1.
Position radiator support in vehicle; align mounting

screw and bolt holes with drift punch.

Install screws and bolts loosely until all are started,

then tighten.

3.
Complete installation following removal procedure in

reverse order. Refer to torque specifications at rear

of manual for correct torque values.

4.
Aim headlamps as outlined in Section 12.

FRONT FENDER ASSEMBLY

Removal

1*
Remove headlamp dooro

2.
Open hood and remove screws joining fender top
2.

Fig. 20 - Front Fender Shimming
Fig.
21 - Battery Tray

flange to skirt. Remove, and record number of

shims at first cap screw forward of windshield (fig.

24).

3.
Remove screw located on upper surface of headlamp

cavity.

4.
From under forward end of fender, remove screw

retaining fender to radiator support.

5.
From inboard side of rocker panel extension, remove

cap screw retaining fender to extension. Remove,

and record number of shims.

6. Separate headlamp filler panel from fender by re-

moving remaining screws.

7.
Remove fender from vehicle.

Installation

1.
Inspect condition of cowl-to-fender seal and replace,

if necessary, as shown in Figure 25.

2.
Install headlamp filler panel on fender.

3.
Position fender on vehicle. Note that eowl-to-fender

seal must be positioned so that outer edge points

toward front of vehicle. Align all mounting screw

and bolt holes with drift punch and install all screws

and bolts loosely. Do not tighten any screws or bolts

until all are started. Refer to removal rocedure

for screw and bolt locations.

4.
Replace shims taken out when fender was removed

from vehicle and continue as outlined under Main-

tenance and Adjustments—Fender Adjustment.

5.
Install headlamp door and cheek headlamp aiming

as outlined in Section 12.

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wiring harness, and washer bottle from radiator

support.

5.
Remove screw connecting battery tray to radiator

support.

6. Remove shroud from vehicle if so equipped.

7.
Remove shroud and radiator (Section 13).

8. Remove screws securing support to frame, skirts,

and fenders.

9. Remove radiator support from vehicle.

Installation

Install radiator support following the removal pro-

cedure in reverse order. Refer to torque specifications

in rear of manual for correct torque values for radiator

supportj grille, and bumper.

FENDER AND SKIRT ASSEMBLY

Removal

1.
Remove front bumper (Section 14).

2.
Remove hood and hood.hinges (two men).

3.
Remove bolts securing brace to skirt and dash panel

and remove brace (fig. 32).

4.
Disconnect any components attached to fender and

skirt such as cruise control, hoses, electrical har-

ness etc.

5.
Remove screws securing radiator support to fender

and skirt.

6. Remove headlamp bezel and headlamp.

7.
Remove screws securing fender and skirt assembly

to header panel, headlamp housing and valance panel.

Remove screw securing fender extension to valance

panel.

8. Remove screws securing fender and skirt assembly

to vehicle and remove fender and skirt assembly.

9. If necessary, remove screws attaching fender ex-

tension and bumper bracket to fender and remove

extension and bracket. Replace fender trim if nec-

essary.

Installation

Install fender anci skirt assembly following the removal

procedure in reverse order. Refer to torque specifi-

cations in rear of manual for correct torque values.

HOOD ASSEMBLY

Procedures for hood removal and installation for

Camaro are the same as for Chevrolet and Chevelle.

Refer to Chevrolet and Chevelle hood removal and in-

stallation procedures, Figure 35 for Camaro hood catch,

support, and lock plate, and Figure 37 for Camaro hood

and insulator.

HOOD CATCH AND LOCK (Fig. 35)

Removal

1.
Remove catch plate assembly by removing screws

retaining catch to header panel, center support, and

radiator support.

NOTE: Before removing hood lock plate from

hood, locate position on hood by scribing around

base of lock plate.

2.
Remove lock plate by removing screws retaining lock

plate to hood and remove lock plate.
Fig.
35 - Hood Catch, Support, and Lock Plate - Camaro

Installation

Install lock and catch plate following the removal pro-

cedure in reverse order. Refer to torque specifications

in rear of manual for correct torque values. Adjust lock

and catch plate as outlined under adjustment procedure

in this section.

HOOD TRIM AND INSULATION (Fig. 37}

. Figure 37 shows the installation details of the Camaro

hood ornament and insulation pad. The insulation and

ornament retainers and nuts are accessible from under

the raised hood.

COWL VENT GRILLE

.Procedures'for Camaro cowl vent grille replacement

are the same as for Chevrolet and Chevelle. Refer to

Chevrolet and Chevelle cowl vent grille replacement.

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ELECTRICAL-BODY AND CHASSIS 12-8

is inserted through radiator support opening.

Remove two screws retaining lamp assembly to

lower sheet metal.

Remove three screws retaining lamp assembly to

lender.

To replace lamp assembly, reverse removal proce-

dure and check operation of the unit.
is aligned with flat on pivot shaft. Install stop lock

bolt and torque bolt to 45-60 in, lbs. Make sure that

side-to-side panel alignment is not changed when in-

stalling and tightening the stop.

CAUTION: Do not exceed specified torque

when tightening stop lock bolt.

HEADLAMP PANEL REPLACEMENT-CORVETTE

Refer to Figure 13 for Panel Mounting details.

1.
Remove engine compartment hood as outlined in

Section 1.

2.
Actuate headlamp panel to the open position.

NOTE:
In the event headlamp motor is inop-

erative, manual positioning of the panel can be

accomplished by turning the knurled knob at in-

board end of motor. As an assist in manual

operation of panel, apply light hand pressure to

panel in desired direction of rotation.

3.
Remove positive lead from battery terminal.

4.
Remove headlamp bezel retaining screws and bezel.

5. Remove the sealed beam housing unit as an assem-

bly - disconnect sealed beam leads at harness con-

nector and remove connector from sealed beam

leads;
remove the housing-to-panel retaining screws

and remove housing unit and wiring from panel.

6. Remove motor from panel pivot shaft - see motor

removal procedure. Then remove the panel stop

from panel inboard pivot shaft, and disconnect switch

lead wires from panel, support-mounted motor

switch.

7. Remove the panel retaining bolt access hole plugs

from inside the panel then rotate panel as required

and remove the retaining bolts and slide supports

from ends of panel pivot shaft. Remove bearing, felt

seal, retainer and washer from inboard pivot shaft.

8. Remove panel from its location by alternately disen-

gaging pivots from their retaining slots and with-

drawing unit forward through opening in body (fig.

14).

9. Loosen alien screw in spacer and disassemble parts

from the panel outboard pivot shaft.

10.
Install washer, retainer, felt seal, bearing and

spacer, in that order, to panel outboard pivot shaft.

Do not tighten spacer on shaft at this time.

11.
Position panel in body opening and index panel pivot

shafts in retaining slots; then loosely install support

retaining bolts.

12.
Install washer, retainer, felt seal, bearing and sup-

port, in that order, to panel inboard pivot shaft, and

loosely install support retaining bolts. -

13.
Check side-to-side alignment of panel, making sure

that there is no panel-to-body contact; position

spacer snugly against bearing; then tighten spacer

seat screw to 30-50 in. lbs.

14.
Install stop on panel inboard shaft so that it rests

against bearing, being sure that index mark on stop
15.
Check and align panel to body as follows:

a. Tighten panel pivot support bolts snugly but still

allowing panel to" be moved by applying hand

pressure.

b.
Position panel to the closed position and align

with body so that all surfaces are flush.

c. With the panel in the closed position the outboard

access hole is aligned with the forward bolt head.

Tighten this bolt with the panel in the closed

position - access to bolt head can be obtained by

working through opening between the hood and

body.

d. Rotate panel to obtain access to each bolt head

and torque bolts to 100-140 in. lbs.

e. Connect switch lead wires to support-mounted

limit switch.

16.
Install seaLed beam housing unit and at the same time

position sealed beam lead wires through panel out-

board pivot shaft. Install housing unit retaining

screws and install lead wires in connector, making

sure to match colors between harness and connector.

17.
Install motor assembly - see motor replacement

procedure.

18.
Connect positive lead to battery terminal.

19.
Adjust headlamp panel as outlined under "Headlamp

Panel Travel Adjustment".

20.
Adjust headlamp aiming as outlined under "Headlamp

Adjustment".

21.
Install headlamp bezel and engine compartment

hood - refer to Section 1 for hood installation.

Fig.
14
- Headlamp Panel Removal (Corvette)

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RADIATOR AND GRILLE 13-3

Fig.
2 - Radiator and Shroud - Chevelle

support, and grille reinforcements and remove tie

bar.

10.
Remove screws securing grille reinforcements to

filler panel and remove reinforcements.

11.
Remove filler panel attaching hardware and remove

filler panel from vehicle.

Repair

If tie bar, filler panel, hood latch support, or any other

components removed are undamaged, they may be used

for the new grille installation. Where rivets were re-

moved, make new attachments using screws and nuts,

patent clips, or rivets.
Installation

Install grille and related components following the re-

moval procedure in reverse order. Refer to torque

specifications in rear of manual for correct torque

values.

GRILLE ASSEMBLY-CHEVELLE (Fig. 8)

Removal

1.
Raise hood and disconnect battery leads.

2.
Remove screws from each headlamp bezel and re-

move headlamp bezels from vehicle. Remove head-

lamps.

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AND
GRILLE
13-4

Fig. 3 - Radiator and Shroud - Chevy II

3.
Remove screws and nuts attaching grille extensions

to fenders and remove grille extensions.

'
4. Remove rivets attaching top of grille to tie bar.

5.
Remove screws attaching hood latch plate to tie bar,

catch support bracket, and radiator support and re-

move latch plate from vehicle.

6. Remove rivets securing grille reinforcements to tie

bar and filler panel and remove reinforcements.

7. Remove screws attaching tie bar to fenders, hood

catch
•
support, and radiator support and remove tie

bar.

8. Remove bumper (Section 14).

9. Remove rivet and screw securing hood catch support

to filler panel and radiator support and remove catch

support from vehicle.

10.
Remove rivets securing bottom of grille to filler

panel and remove grille.

11.
Remove attaching hardware securing filler panel and

filler panel reinforcements to fenders, fender

braces, and radiator support, and remove filler

panel.

12.
If necessary, remove nuts attaching name plate to

grille and replace name plate.
Repair

If any components removed are undamaged, they may

be used for the new grille installation. Where rivets

were removed, make new attachments using screws and

nuts,
patent clips, or rivets.

Installation

Install grille and related components following the re-

moval procedure in reverse order. Refer to torque spec-

ifications in rear of manual for correct torque values.

GRILLE ASSEMBLY-CHEVY
I! (Fig. 9)

Removal

1. Raise hood and disconnect battery leads.

2.
Remove bumper (Section 14).

3.
Remove screws and nuts securing hood catch assem-

bly to radiator support, grille, and catch support

bracket and remove catch from vehicle.

4.
Remove screws from each headlamp bezel and re-

move bezels from vehicle. Remove headlamps.

5.
Remove screws securing hood catch support to filler

panel and radiator support and remove catch support.

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RADIATOR AND GRILLE 13-5

Fig.
4 - Radiator and Shroud - Corvette

attaching top of grille to left and GRILLE ASSEMBLY—CORVETTE (Fig. 10)

10.
Remove screws

right supports.

Remove rivets securing bottom of grille to filler

panel, support assemblies, and reinforcements and

remove grille from vehicle.

If necessary, remove rivets, screws, and retainers

securing reinforcements and name plate to grille and

replace reinforcements and name plate.

Remove screws attaching left and right supports and

remove supports.

Remove attaching hardware securing filler panel and

remove filler panel from vehicle.

Repair

If any components removed are undamaged, they may

be Used for the new grille installation. Where rivets

were removed, make new attachments using screws and

nuts,
patent clips, or rivets.

Installation

Install grille and related components following the re-

moval procedure in reverse order. Refer to torque spec-

ifications in rear of manual for correct torque values.
Removal

1.
Raise front of vehicle.

2.
Remove front bumper (Section 14).

3.
Remove grille retaining screws.

4.
Remove grille from vehicle.

Installation

Install grille and related components following the re-

moval procedure in reverse order. Refer to torque spec-

ifications in rear of manual for correct torque values.

GRILLE ASSEMBLY-CAMARO (Fig. 11)

NOTE:
If necessary to remove retractable

headlamp cover only, refer to Section 12.

Removal

1.
Raise hood and disconnect battery leads and remove

battery.

2.
Remove bumper (Section 14).

3.
Remove screws securing hood catch assembly to

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RADIATOR AND GRILLE 13-6

VIEW A
VIEW B

V-8 ENGINE
RADIATOR

FAN GUARD

(L-6 ENGINE)

VIEW

Fig.
5 - Radiator and Shroud - Camaro

grille header panel, catch support bracket, and radi-

ator support and remove hood catch.

Remove screws from each headlamp bezel and re-

move bezels from vehicle. Remove headlamps.

Remove hardware attaching hood catch support to

radiator support, valance panel, and lower grille

and remove catch support from vehicle.

Disconnect parking lamps. Remove rivets securing

center grille to upper and lower grilles and remove

center grille from vehicle. If necessary, replace

name plate.

Remove screws and rivets securing grille header

panel to fenders and upper grille and remove header

panel.

Remove hardware attaching upper and lower grilles

to vehicle and remove upper and lower grilles.

Remove screws attaching valance panel to fenders,

and fender extensions and retractable headlamp door
assemblies if so equipped, and remove valance panel

from vehicle.

10.
If vehicle is equipped with retractable headlamp cov-

ers,
disconnect electrical plugs. Remove screws at-

taching headlamp bracket assemblies to radiator

support and remove assemblies from vehicle.

Repairs

If any components removed are undamaged, they may

be used for the new grille installation. Where rivets were

removed, make new attachments using screws and nuts,

patent clips, or rivets.

Installation

Install grille and related components following the re-

moval procedure in reverse order. Refer to torque spec-

ifications in rear of manual for correct torque values.

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