1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO radiator

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Camaro sheet metal components are much the

same as other Chevrolet passenger models as shown in

Figure 32. The front end design is such that servicing

of the fenders and skirts is most efficiently performed
by removing the fender and skirt as an assembly. Refer

to Section 14 for bumper service procedures, Section 13

for radiator and grille, and Section 1A for air condition-

ing components.

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

HOOD ADJUSTMENT

The Camaro hood is adjusted in the conventional man-

ner, by adjustment of the hood bumpers and hinges. The

two hood bumpers are located on each side at the top of

the radiator support. Do not attempt hood latch adjust-

ments until the hinges and bumpers are correctly ad-

justed. Latch adjustments are made so that effort re-

quired to open and close the hood is reasonable, and

hood alignment obtained by hinge and bumper adjust-

ment is maintained when the hood is closed. Note that

the hood latch is not designed to correct basic hood mis-

alignment.

HOOD HINGE (Fig. 33)

NOTE: The body mounted portion of the hood

hinges are slotted to provide up and down move-

ment. The hood mounted end is slotted to pro-

vide forward and rearward movement.

1.
Scribe a. line around the entire. hinge plate to be

repositioned.

2.
Loosen the appropriate screws and shift the position

of the hood into correct alignment using the scribe

marks to check amount of movement. Check align-

ment by tightening screws and closing the hood.

HOOD BUMPERS

Adjust hood bumpers so that hood top surface is flush

with fender and header panel top surfaces. See Figure

34 for correct sheet metal adjustment dimensions.

HOOD CATCH AND LOCK (Fig. 35)

Adjust hood lock bolt so that top surface of hood is

flush with top surface'of header panel. The distance that

the lock bolt protrudes out of the lock plate should be

adjusted so that the hood bumpers are slightly com-

pressed by the fully latched hood, and effort required

to release the hood catch is reasonable. Close the hood

and insure catch engages securely.

FENDERS

Fenders are adjustable with shims at the cowl and

rocker panel. To add or remove shims, loosen bolts
Fig. 33 - Hood Hinge - Camaro

at shim locations (fig. 36) and carefully apply force with

pry bar to provide clearance for shim removal or in-

stallation.

SHEET METAL

For proper operation of doors and hood, and for pre-

sentable appearance, adjust front sheet metal to the di-

mensions shown in Figure 34.

COMPONENT PART REPLACEMENT

NOTE: When replacing sheet metal compo-

nents on Camaro, note position and attachment

of all seals and dust shielding and replace if

necessary.

BATTERY TRAY

Removal

1.
Disconnect battery cables and remove battery from

vehicle.

2.
Remove screws securing battery tray to fender skirt

and radiator support.

3.
Remove battery tray from vehicle.
Installation

Install battery tray following removal procedure in

reverse order.

RADIATOR SUPPORT

Removal

1.
Raise hood, disconnect battery cables, and remove

battery.

2.
Remove front bumper (Section 14).

3.
Remove grille and related components (Section 13).

4.
Disconnect horns, horn relay, voltage regulator,

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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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SECTION 12

ELECTRICAL-BODY AND CHASSIS

CONTENTS
OF
THIS
SECTION

Page
Page

System 12-1

Instruments and Gauges 12-21

Directional Signal 12r40
Windshield Wipers and Washers 12-44

Wiring Diagrams 12-56

Special Tools 12-60

LIGHTING SYSTEM

INDEX

Page

General Description
!2-i

Maintenance and Adjustments
•.................. 12-2

Headlamp Adjustment......................
12-3

Headlamp Panel Travel Adjustment.
12-5

Service Operations.
. . .. 12-5

Front Lighting
12-5

Headlamp
. 12_5

Parking Lamp
12-5

Fender Lamp
. 12_^

Headlamp Panel
12-8

Headlamp Panel Motor
^2-9

Rear Lighting
l2-10

Tail, Stop and Directional Lamps
12-10
Page

Backing Lamps
12-14

License Plate Lamp
12-14

Automatic Transmission Quadrant Lamp
12-14

Seat Separator Console Lamps
. 12-15

Lighting Switch
. . 12-15

Wiper Switch.
12-15

Stoplight Switch
12-15

Dimmer Switch
12-15

Backing Lamp Switches
12-15

Neutral Safety Switches
12-17

Parking Brake Alarm Switch
................. 12-19

Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp/Switch
12-19

Cirgarette Lighter
12-19

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

.
The lighting system includes: the main lighting switch,

stop light, dimmer, and backing lamp switches, head-

lamps, parking lamps, stop, tail and directional lamps,

instrument illumination and indicator lamps, and the

necessary wiring to complete the various circuits. A

fuse panel provides convenient power take offs and fuse

clips for the appropriate circuits (fig. 1).

Chevrolet and Chevelle headlamp installation is all

new in that the headlamps are located in the radiator

support with adjusting screws and springs. Eliminating

the need for having separate headlamp housings. Chev-

rolet and Chevelle headlamp retainers and springs are

interchangeable.

Chevy n headlamp housings are new because of revised

front end styling and Corvette front end lighting is basi-

cally carryover.

Front fender lamps have been added as an option for

Chevrolet models and as standard equipment on Caprice

series.

Camaro models use single headlamps and the Rally

Sport model headlamps are covered by a retractable

section of the grille when lamps are not used. The sec-

tion of the grille covering the headlamps folds back when

lights are required; the headlamps are stationary. The

covering is retracted by a small electric motor mounted

to the headlamp housing. The headlamps are automat-

ically uncovered when the headlight switch is pulled "ON"

for illumination. If at any time the electrical circuit

becomes inoperative, the lamps can be uncovered manu-

ally. The ignition switch must be
"ON"
in order to close

the headlamp doors.

Parking lamp for Chevelle and Chevrolet models are
new due to revised front end sheet metal and bumper

styling. Parking lamps are located in the bumper on

Chevrolet, Chevelle and Chevy n models

Camaro parking lamps are located in the radiator

grille except for the Rally Sport models on which the

parking lamps are in the valance panel. For styling

reasons, the lens is white and an amber glass bulb is

used. All Camaro parking lamps require a separate

ground wire to assure a good ground contact because of

the plastic grille and painted contact surfaces.

The Chevrolet tail, stop, and directional lamps are in

one housing with a three section lens design on Impala

and Caprice sedans. The center lens for Impala series

is the back-up lamp. The center lens on the Caprice is

a tail lamp with the back-up lamps being located in the

rear bumper. Chevrolet station wagons have three indi-

vidual housings with three lenses, the center lamp being

the back-up. Biscayne and Bel-Air sedans have a single

housing and lens for tail, stop, and directional lamp with

a similarly constructed back-up lamp inboard and adja-

cent to it.

Chevelle tail, stop, and directional lamps are a single

lens design that follows through with the rear fender

styling. The back-up lamp is located in r.ear bumper.

Camaro models except Rally Sport have tail lamps

with integral back-up lamps mounted inboard of the rear

fenders between the trunk opening and bumper. The

Rally Sport model has dual tail lamps in the rear housing

and valance mounted back-up lamps.

Corvette, Chevy n, and Corvair tail and directional

signal lights are carryover. The Corvette has new back-

up lamps center mounted above the license plate opening.

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Fig.
2 - T-3 Safety Aimer

wearing away the insulation due to vibration.

By referring to the wiring diagrams, circuits may be

tested for continuous circuit or shorts with a conventional

test lamp or low reading volt meter.

HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT-

T-3 HEADLAMPS

CAUTION: Check and tighten radiator support

grille retaining bolts prior to attempting head-

lamp aiming. Distorted grille or supports in

this area will hinder proper aiming of head-

lamps. On Corvette models make sure head-

lamp panel is adjusted properly - refer to

"Headlamp Panel Travel Adjustment".

When aiming headlamps, vehicle should be filled to ca-

pacity with gas, oil, and water but no load. Tires should

be uniformly inflated to recommended pressure.

the T-3 Safety Aimer-Type B (fig. 2), is used for the

headlamp aiming description that follows. An adapter is

required with the Type B T-3 Aimer when adjusting the 7

inch headlamp used on the Chevy n vehicle.

1.
Drive vehicle onto selected aiming area. Bounce

vehicle several times and allow to settle.

2.
Remove headlamp bezels.

3.
Mount the T-3 Aimers on either the No. 1 or No. 2

pair of headlamps so that "the points of the headlamps

engage the smooth inner ring of the aimers.
HORIZONTAL

AIMING

SCREW

STRING OVER

"2R" ON AIMER ARM

Fig.
4—-Headlamp Horizontal Adjustment

NOTE:
In the dual headlamp installation, the

inboard unit is designated No. 1 and the outboard

unit is designated No. 2.

4.
Secure the aimers to the headlamp units by firmly

pressing knob at center of each aimer (fig. 3). Ro-

tate crossarms inboard to approximate horizontal

position.

NOTE:
Moisten suction cups slightly to obtain

maximum holding force.

5. With both aimers in place, knot both ends of elastic

string and, using slots provided, fasten string across

horizontal crossarms of each aimer.

6. Rotate both aimers so that the string just clears the

points on the crossarms.

HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT

7. a. Turn horizontal aiming screw, Figure 4, on left-

VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT SCREW

Fig.
3 - Installing Aimer on Headlamp Unit
Fig.
5 - Headlamp Vertical Adjustment

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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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Fig.
15 - Headlamp Panel Actuating Motor Mounting (Corvette)'

HEADLAMP PANEL MOTOR-CORVETTE (Fig. 15)

Removal

1.
Raise hood and as a safety precaution install a bolt

through the hole in the hood support - secure bolt

with a nut.

2.
Remove positive lead from battery terminal.

3.
Disconnect motor lead wire and position it out of the

way.

4.
Turn the knurled knob at inboard end of motor until

the gear seems to turrj freely - turn the knob in one

direction until a definite drag is experienced, then

rotate knob approximately six complete turns in the

opposite direction.

NOTE:
The above step is necessary to produce

a no-load condition on the drive gear and to per-

mit separation of motor from the panel pivot

shaft.

5. Remove the retainer from groove in motor locating

stud then remove the motor-to-support retaining

screw and remove motor assembly from the vehicle.

Installation

1.
Rotate motor and headlamp panel as required to align

slot in motor with headlamp panel pivot shaft, and

install motor on shaft so that the bracket is aligned

with the locating stud.

NOTE:
It may be necessary to turn knurled

knob on end of motor to permit alignment of

motor with shaft.
Slide motor onto shaft until it seats against shaft

shoulder; then install retainer in groove on locating

stud.

Install motor-to-support retaining screw making

sure ground wire is installed between screw head and

bracket.

Connect motor lead wires, making sure that contacts

are clean and that connection is secure.

Connect positive lead battery terminal, remove bolt

from hood support, close hood and check operation of

headlamp panel.

HEADLAMP MOTOR REPLACEMENT-

CAMARO (Fig. 16)

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable and when working on

right headlamp unit, remove battery from vehicle to

gain access to housing retaining bolts.

2.
Remove bezel retaining screws and bezel.

3.
Remove headlamp cover retaining screws and cover

from door assembly.

4.
Manually open door assembly (push door toward cen-

ter of vehicle) and disconnect limit switch

connections.

5. Remove four screws retaining assembly to radiator

support (note location and number of shims, if any).

6. Rotate assembly toward center of vehicle until rear

of unit is exposed, then disconnect wiring connectors

at headlamp and motor assemblies.

7. Rotate assembly until headlamp is facing downward

and carefully remove the assembly from the vehicle

opening.

8. Remove nut attaching motor assembly to pivot arm.

9. Remove two nuts and bolts retaining motor assembly

to base plate and remove motor assembly.

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SECTION 13

RADIATOR AND GRILLE

INDEX

Page Page

General Description 13-1 Repairs 13-4

Radiator and Shroud-All Vehicles (Except Corvette) . . . . 13-1 Installation 13-4

Removal 13-1 Grille Assembly - Chevy II 13-4

Installation 13-1 Removal . 13-4

Radiator and Fan Shroud - Corvette . . . . 13-1 Repairs 13-5

Fan Shroud Replacement 13-1 Installation . 13-5

Aluminum Radiator 13-1 Grille Assembly - Corvette 13-5

Copper Radiator . 13-1 Removal . . . . 13-5

Grille Assembly - Chevrolet 13-2 Installation ....*... 13-5

Removal 13-2 Grille Assembly - Caxnaro 13-5

Repairs 13-3 Removal 13-5

Installation 13-3 Repairs . 13-6

Grille Assembly - Chevelle 13-3 Installation . . 13-6

Removal 13-.Q

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Radiator assemblies are attached by cap screws either the radiator and shroud are basically the same for each

to the radiator support or radiator shroud, depending on vehicle,

the engine installation of each vehicle. The Camaro fan

Shroud is mounted in two bottom slots and secured by one NOTE: Refer to the Fisher Body Service Man-

bolt at the top. Removal and installation procedures for ual for Body, Section IX for Sheet Metal, Section

14 for Bumpers, and Section 1A for Air Condi-

tioning information when required.

SERVICE OPERATIONS

RADIATOR
AND
SHROUD—ALL VEHICLES
NOTE: Reach upper two shroud bolts from top,

(EXCEPT CORVETTE)
between hood and radiator support. Reach lower

4 by reaching around front edge of open hood.

Removal

1.
Drain radiator. 4.- Remove shroud carefully (tilt rearward, then lift up

2.
Disconnect inlet and outlet radiator hoses, and Pow- to clear fan blades).

erglide cooler lines if vehicle is so equipped. 5. Reverse procedure to install, fill cooling system and

3.
Remove radiator and shroud attaching screws and lift check for leaks.

radiator and shroud out of vehicle.

Aluminum Radiator

Installation

NOTE:
Refer to Figures 1 through 5 for radi- Removal and Installation

ator fan and shroud assembled positions for each 1. Remove shroud as previously outlined.

vehicle. Reverse removal procedures, fill cool- 2. Disconnect lower raciiator hose at either end.

ing system and check for leaks. 3. Remove radiator upper mount bracket bolts and

bracket, then lift radiator from vehicle.

RADIATOR AND FAN SHROUD-CORVETTE 4. Reverse procedure to install.

Fan Shroud Replacement (Fig. 4) Copper Radiator

1.
Drain radiator and open hood. (Install a bolt in hole

of hood support bracket for safety purposes.) Removal and Installation

2.
Disconnect upper radiator hose and supply tank hose 1. Remove hood panel assembly after scribing bracket

at radiator connection. location.

3.
Remove shroud bolts. 2. Drain radiator and disconnect radiator hoses.

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Fig.
1 - Radiator and Shroud - Chevrolet

3.
Remove fan.

4.
Remove bolts along top of radiator support, right and 4.

left radiator hold down clamps, and shroud center

bracket.

5. Remove horns and bolts retaining fan shroud to radi- 5.

ator support.

6. With helper, work radiator and fan shroud from vehi-

cle.

7. Reverse procedure to install. 6.

7.

GRILLE ASSEMBLY-CHEVROLET

Removal (Figs. 6 and 7)

1.
Raise hood and disconnect battery leads. 8.

2.
Remove bumper (Section 14).

3.
Remove bolts securing hood catch assembly to radi-

ator support, hood catch support and tie bar, and re- 9.
move hood catch from vehicle.

Remove screws attaching headlamp bezels to grille

reinforcements, fenders, and filler panel. Remove

bezels and headlamps from vehicle. •

Remove screws and rivits- from each fender trim

plate and remove fender trim plates with reinforce-

ments from vehicle. Refer to Figure 6 for attaching

hardware locations.

Remove rivits securing top of grille to tie bar.

Remove screw and rivits securing bottom" of grille to

filler panel and remove grille. If necessary, remove

nuts attaching name plate to grille and replace name

plate.

Remove screws attaching hood catch support to radi-

ator support and filler panel and remove catch sup-

port from vehicle. -

Remove screws attaching tie bar to fenders, radiator

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