1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO wiring

STEERING 9-27

Fig.
55— Removing Lower Bearing Retaining Ring

bearing assembly from lower end of shaft.

9. Push upper steering shaft section into lower section

until spring pin is visible at pin access hole in lower

section. Drive out spring pin.

10.
Remove upper shaft section from lower section. If

necessary, replace locking wedge and locking rod at

this time.

11.
Remove bumper key strap (fig. 56). Remove keys and

bumper assembly.

12.
Remove screws securing bottom of wiring protector

to column.

13.
Slide inner jacket section, switch cover, switch,

upper bearing housing, wiring protector, and es-

cutcheon off top end of jacket.

14.
If necessary, remove three turn signal switch mount-

ing screws and remove switch and upper bearing

housing.

15.
If necessary, remove seals from I.D. of mast jacket.

16.
If necessary, unwrap mesh cover from jacket.

Assembly—Corvette Telescoping Column (Fig. 54)

1.
Apply a thin coating of lithium soap grease to all

friction surfaces.

2.
If seals were removed from I.D. of mast jacket,

cement new seals in positions where old seals were

removed.

3.
Place locking wedge and locking rod into upper shaft

and slide upper shaft into lower shaft.

4.
Align upper and lower shafts and insert spring pin

into access hole.

5. Install bearing, packing, spring, washer, and retain-

ing ring on bottom of steering shaft. Seat the re-

taining ring into the steering shaft groove with a

screwdriver.

6. Carefully slide steering shaft into lower end of mast

jacket.

7. Install bearing retainer over lower end of shaft and

lower end of jacket. Secure retainer with three

screws.

8. Install flange and flange bolt on lower end of steering

shaft.

9. Feed wires of turn signal switch through turn signal

switch cover and escutcheon, and place switch and

upper bearing housing in cover. Secure switch to

cover with three mounting screws.
10.
Place wiring protector inside escutcheon.

11.
Start escutcheon and wiring protector, with signal

switch wires, over end of outer jacket.

12.
Slide inner jacket section into outer jacket section.

13.
Secure switch cover to flange of inner jacket section

by tightening the signal switch mounting screws.

14.
Secure the bottom of the wiring protector to the col-

umn with two screws.

15.
Assemble keys and bumper and place the entire as-

sembly in position in the jacket. Install bumper key

strap.

16.
Slide wave washer, thrust washer, and upper retain-

ing ring into place at top of shaft. Seat retaining ring

in steering shaft groove with a screwdriver.

17.
Place turn signal switch lever in position and secure

with screw. Screw hazard warning knob into position.

18.
If mesh cover was removed, wrap mesh cover around

mesh section of jacket and secure with electricians

or friction tape.

19.
Slide cancelling cam and upper bearing preload

spring over top end of shaft.

Installation

NOTE:
Before placing column in position in

vehicle, refer to figures 19 through 23 and slide

dash panel seals, covers, plates, and clamps

loosely into position on column for later

installation.

1.
Move front seat back as far as possible to provide

Fig.
56—Removing Bumper Key Strap

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

STEERING 9-29

column mounting bracket, and place bracket in cor-

rect position on underside of instrument panel.

Loosely install bracket using bracket to column

mounting screws and bracket to instrument panel

washers and bolts.

NOTE: Steering shaft to gear clamp must be

tightened before column attaching bolts are

torqued. Refer to "Steering Gear-Chevy n",

installation procedure, for correct Chevy II

steering column alignment procedure.

5.
Camaro only (fig. 60):

Lay wedge shim in position on instrument panel

column mounting bracket and place bracket in cor-

rect position on underside of instrument panel.

Loosely install bracket using bracket to column

mounting screws, nuts, and washer and bolt as shown

in Figure 60.

6. Corvette only (fig. 61):

Loosely secure column mounting bracket to sup-

port plate and instrument panel with washers and

bolts.

7.
Secure flanged end of column to steering coupling

with lockwashers and nuts. On Chevy n, connect col-

umn to steering gear with clamp, clamp bolt, and

nut. On Corvette, slide steering shaft flange into

lower coupling
half,
and install upper clamp bolt

loosely; also secure support, seal and clamp loosely

at dash on engine side.

8. Tighten instrument panel mounting bracket bolts and

nuts.
Refer to torque specifications at rear of manual

for correct torque values.

9. Chevrolet only (fig. 15):

Place upper and lower mast jacket covers in po-

sition and secure covers together and to instrument

panel using nuts and screws as shown in Figure 15.

10.
Chevy H only (fig. 18):

Place lower mast jacket cover in position under

mast jacket and secure to upper cover with screws.

11.
CheveUe only (fig. 15):

Place mast jacket trim cover in position over col-

Fig.
61—Instrument Panel Mounting Bracket and

Support Plqte—Corvette
umn on underside of instrument panel and secure

with screws.

12.
Corvette only (fig. 14):

Slide escutcheon into position at instrument panel

and secure with screws. Place upper end lower

covers in position and secure with screws.

13.
On Chevrolet and CheveUe models with column

mounted powerglide controls, secure transmission

shift indicator pointer into position with set screw

(fig. 15). ,

14.
Chevrolet only (fig. 19):

a. Secure seal and cover to dash panel with screws.

b.
Place clamp assembly in position and install

clamp screw.

c. Install dash panel trim cover with mounting

screws.

15.
Chevelle only (fig. 20):

a. Secure seal and inner and outer covers to dash

panel with screws.

b.
Secure inner and outer covers together with

screws.

c. Install trim cover to dash panel with two

retainers.

16.
Chevy H only (fig. 21):

a. Secure seal, retainer, and clamp to dash panel

with screws.

b.
Install clamp screw.

c. Slide collar into position. Pinch and staple upper

tabs together.

17.
Camaro only (fig. 22):

a. Secure seal, upper cover, and lower cover to

dash panel with screws.

b.
Secure upper and lower cover together with

screws.

c. Fold rubber boot over securely against dash panel

to conceal covers.

18.
Corvette only (fig. 23):

a. Secure seal and support assembly to dash panel

on engine compartment side.

b.
Tighten clamp, washer, and clamp bolt on engine

compartment side.

19.
Connect transmission linkage to lower shift tube

levers in engine compartment, if column is so

equipped. Adjust levers as outlined in Section 7.

20.
Install steering wheel as outlined in this section.

21.
Connect directional signal, horn, back-up lamp, and

neutral start switch at wiring harness plugs. Adjust

back-up lamp, neutral start switch as outlined in

Section 12.

22.
Adjust steering gear and align and center steering

wheel as outlined in this section.

STEERING LINKAGE (Fig. 62)

TIE RODS

There are two tie rod assemblies used on all models.

Each assembly is of three piece construction, consisting

of a sleeve and two tie rod ends. The ends are threaded

into the sleeve and locked with clamps. Right and left

hand threads are provided to facilitate toe-in adjustment

and steering gear centering.

The tie rod ends are self-adjusting for wear and re-

quire no attention in service other than periodic lubrica-

tion and occasional inspection to see that ball studs are

tight. Replacement of tie rod ends should be made when

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

STEERING 9-34

Fig.
64-Over Center Adjustment

transmission fluid "Type A" bearing the mark

"AQ-ATF" followed by a number and the suffix

letter "A".

ADJUSTMENTS

POWER STEERING GEAR

Chevrolet, Chevelle, and Camaro

The over-center adjustment (fig. 64) is the only power

steering gear adjustment which can be made on the car.

However, in order to make this adjustment, it is also

necessary to check the combined ball and thrust bearing

preload.

If the vehicle is equipped with a tilt column it will be

necessary to disconnect the steering coupling to obtain a

torque reading of the column. This torque should then be

subtracted from any reading taken on the gear.

1.
Disconnect the pitman arm from the relay rod.

2.
Loosen the pitman shaft adjusting screw loeknut and

thread the adjusting screw out to the limit of its

travel through the side cover. '. •

3.
Disconnect steering column harness at chassis wir-

ing connector plug.

4.
Remove horn button.

5.
Turn the steering wheel through its full travel, then

locate the wheel at its center of travel.

6. Gheck the combined ball and thrust bearing preload

with an inch-pound torque wrench on the steering

shaft nut by rotating through the center of travel

(approximately 1/4 turn in each direction). Note the

highest reading.

7.
Tighten the pitman shaft adjusting screw and check

torque at steering shaft nut until over center preload

and total steering gear preload falls within speci-

fications. Refer to torque specifications at rear of

manual for correct torque values.

8. Install horn button. Connect steering column harness

at wiring connector plug.
Chevy II and Corvette

The steering gear used with power steering is adjusted

in the same manner as the manual steering gear.

PUMP BELT TENSION

1.
Loosen nut on pivot bolt and pump brace adjusting

nut.

CAUTION: Do not move pump by prying against

reservoir or by pulling on filler neck.

2.
Move pump, with belt in place until belt is tensioned

to specifications as indicated by Tool J-7316 (Fig-.

65).

3.
Tighten pump brace adjusting nut. Then tighten pivot

bolt nut.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CHECKS

The following procedure outlines methods to identify

and isolate power steering hydraulic circuit difficulties.

This test is divided into two parts. Test number one

provides means of determining whether power steering

system hydraulic parts are actually faulty. If test number

one results in readings indicating faulty hydraulic opera-

tion, test number two will identify the faulty part. Be-

fore performing hydraulic circuit test, carefully check

belt tension and condition of driving pulley. Strand

tension of belt should be 125 lbs. on new belts and 75 lbs.

on old belts, as indicated by Tool J-7316 (Fig. 65).

Test Number One—Oil Circuit Open

Engine must be at normal operating temperature. In-

flate front, tires to correct pressure. All tests are made

with engine idling, so adjust engine idle speed to correct

specifications listed in Section 6 and proceed as follows:

a. With engine not running, disconnect flexible pres-

sure line from pump and install Tool J-5176 as

Fig.
65— Checking Belt Tension with Tool J-7316

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CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-4

FENDERS

Fenders are adjustable with shims at the cowl and

rocker panel. To add or remove shims, loosen bolts at

shim locations (fig. 7) and carefully apply force with pry

bar to provide clearance for shim removal or installa-

tion.
SHEET METAL ADJUSTMENTS

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

sentable appearance, adjust front sheet metal to the tol-

erances shown in Figures
4-
and 5.

COMPONENT PART REPLACEMENT

NOTE: When replacing sheet metal compo-

nents on Chevrolet or Chevelle, note position and

attachment of all seals and dust shielding and

replace as necessary.

BATTERY TRAY

Removal

1.
Disconnect battery cables.

2.
Remove screw retaining battery hold down clamp and

remove battery from vehicle.

3.
Remove screws retaining battery tray to fender skirt

and radiator support.

4.
On Chevrolet, remove headlamp bezel and remove

screw retaining tray to radiator support.

5.
Remove battery tray from vehicle.

Installation

Reverse removal procedure.

RADIATOR SUPPORT

Removal

1.
Remove front bumper (Section 14).

Fig.
3 - Hood Hinge - Chevrolet
2.
Remove grille and related components (Section 13).

3.
Remove battery tray as outlined above.

4.
Remove all electrical connections from radiator

support.

5.
Remove windshield washer bottle from bracket on

radiator support.

6. Remove shroud and radiator (Section 13).

7.
Remove screws and bolts securing support to skirts,

fenders, and frame horns (figs. 8 and 9).

8.. Spread fenders apart enough to allow support move-

ment and remove support from front of vehicle.

Installation

1.
Position the radiator support in vehicle", aligning

mounting screw and bolt holes with drift punch.

2.
install screws and bolts loosely until all are started.

3.
Replace all parts removed following removal proce-

dure in reverse order.

4.
Refer to torque specifications in rear of manual for

correct torque values.
•

5.
Aim headlamps as outlined in Section 12.

FENDER ASSEMBLY

Removal

1.
Remove hood with hinges from vehicle as outlined in

this section.

2.
On Chevrolet models, remove headlamp bezels and

headlamps; on Chevelle models, remove grille ex-

tension panels (fig. 1 or 2 as applicable).

3.
Disconnect wiring harness clips from fender to be

removed.

4.
If applicable, remove horn assembly from fender.

5.
If applicable, remove radio antenna.

6. Remove fender brace (fig. 1 or 2 as applicable).

7.
Remove screws retaining fender to radiator support,

skirt, cowl, filler panel, tie bar, and rocker panel.

Note number and location of shims removed from

locations shown in Figure 7.

8. Remove fender from vehicle.

Installation

Refer to disassembly procedure for location of screws

and install screws loosely. Install the shimmed screws

at rocker panel and cowl and adjust fender (figs. 4 and 5)

before tightening other screws. Always start adjustment

with original amount of shims, then add or remove shims

as required.

FENDER SKIRT

Removal

CAUTION: Chevelle air conditioned models

have condenser hoses routed through the right

front fender skirt. Cut skirt and bend as neces-

sary to move hoses clear of skirt. If necessary,

refer to Section 1A for air conditioning compo-

nents and procedures.

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-14

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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CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-22

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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ELECTRICAL-BODY AND CHASSIS 12-2

FJg.
1 - Fuse Panel Assembly

All power window and tailgate circuits require the igni-

tion switch to be "ON" to open or close the windows un-

like past model designs which were operated independ-

ently of the ignition switch.

The windshield wiper and washer switch is new in that

washer button in the center of the knob has been deleted
and its function will be accomplished by pushing the knob.

A set screw is used to retain the knob to the shaft.

In addition to fuses, the wiring harness incorporates

fusible links to protect the wiring. Links are used rather

than a fuse in wiring circuits that are not normally fused,

such as the ignition circuit. Fusible links in the Chevro-

let wiring are four gauge sizes smaller than the cable it

is designed to protect. The links are marked on the

insulation with wire gauge size because of the heavy insu-

lation which makes the link appear a heavier gauge than it

actually is.

Engine compartment wiring harness incorporate sev-

eral fusible links. Each link is identified with its gauge

size.
A fusible link is a length of special wire (normally

four wire gauges smaller than the circuit it is protecting)

used in wiring circuits that are not normally fused, such

as the ignition circuit. The same size wire with a spe-

cial hypalon insulation must be used when replacing a

fusible link.

The links are:

1.
The pigtail lead at the battery positive cable (except

Corvette) is a 14 gauge, brown fusible link protecting

the 10 gange battery charging circuit. This wire is

an integral part of the battery cable assembly and

servicing requires replacing the complete battery

cable assembly. On Corvette models this link is

installed as a molded splice at the solenoid "Bat"

terminal and servicing requires splicing in a new

link.

2.
A 16 gauge black fusible link is located at horn relay

to protect all unfused wiring of 12 gauge or larger.

It is a serviceable piece with an in-line connector

and is not integral with the wiring harness.

3.
The generator warning light and field circuitry (16

gauge wire) is protected by a fusible link (20 gauge

orange wire) used in the "battery feed to voltage

regulator #3 terminal" wire. The link is installed

as a molded splice in the generator and forward lamp

harness and is serviced by splicing in a new 20 gauge

wire as required.

4.
The ammeter circuit on all models is protected by

two orange, 20 gauge wire fusible links installed as

molded splices in the circuit at the junction block or

the solenoid "Bat" terminal (Corvette only) and at the

horn relay. Each link is serviced by splicing in a

new 20 gauge wire as required.

The wiring harnesses use a standarized. color code

common to all Chevrolet vehicles. Under the color code,

the color of the wire designates a particular circuit. The

harness title indicates the type of harness, single of mul-

tiple wire, and also describe the location of the harness.

The body harness is a flat, solid wire assembly and is

routed through the vehicle near the center of the body.

Composite wiring diagrams (figs. 104 thru 124) are in-

cluded at the end of this section.

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Maintenance of the lighting units and wiring system

consists of an occasional check to see that all wiring

connections are tight and clean, that the lighting units are

tightly mounted to provide good ground and that the head-

lamps are properly adjusted. Loose or corroded con-

nections may cause a discharged battery, difficult start-

ing, dim lights, and possible damage to generator and

regulator. Wire harnesses must be replaced if insulation

becomes burned, cracked, or deteriorated. Whenever it
is necessary to splice a wire or repair one that is bro-

ken, always use solder to bond the splice. Always use

rosin flux solder on electrical connections. Use insulat-

ing tape to cover all splices or bare wires.

When replacing wires, it is important that the correct

size be used. Never replace a wire with one of a smaller

size.

Each harness and wire must be held securely in place

by clips or other holding devices to prevent chafing or

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