
FUEL TANK AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS 8-34
SPECIAL
TOOLS
Fig.
38-Special Tools
1.
J-8950 Fuel Tank Gauge Unit Spanner '
2.
J-7777 Fuel Line Clip Installer
3. J-22554 Fuel Tank Gauge Unit Spanner (Chevrolet)
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b.
Check and adjust front wheel alignment as out-
lined in Section 3.
c. Check and adjust headlamp aiming as outlined in
Section 12.
HOOD ASSEMBLY
Hood may be removed either with or without hinges.
To shorten aligning time, hood hinge plates may be lo-
cated by scribing a mark on hood and/or body which
outlines entire plate. See Maintenance and Adjustments -
Hood Hinge for hood adjustment procedure. Hood hinge
springs may be easily and safely removed and installed.
through the use of Tool J-9559 as follows:
1.
With hood opened only far enough to allow passage of
mechanic's arm between hood and fender, insert ends
of J-9559 (through bolt removed) between coils of
spring until barrel of tool contacts outer diameter
of spring.
2.
Open hood fully while still holding spring (with tool
installed) in hand; when hood is near fully opened
position, spring may be removed as shown in Figure
28.
3.
As soon as spring is removed, insert long bolt sup-
plied with J-9559 through holes in end of tool, pass-
ing it through spring, and install nut on bolt.
Spring may be removed from J-9559 or J-9559 may be
installed in a new spring by the following method:
1.
Place a closed 6 or 8 inch "C" clamp in a vise or
fasten it to a heavy bench top (bench should be fas-
tened to floor).
2.
Hook one end of spring in clamp and the other end
in hook of a hoist as shown in Figure 29.
3.
Stretch the spring enough to allow insertion of
J-9559. Install through bolt if spring is not to be
installed on hinge at once.
HOOD CATCH AMD LOCK (Fig. 19)
Removal
1.
Remove catch assembly as follows:
a. Remove screws retaining catch assembly to radi-
ator support.
b.
Remove screws retaining catch assembly to catch
support assembly.
c* Remove screws retaining catch assembly to grille
upper bar.
2.
Before removing hood lock plate from hood, locate
position on hood by scribing around base of lock
plate. Remove screws retaining lock plate to hood
and remove lock plate from vehicle.
Installation
1.
Install both catch and lock assemblies in reverse
order of removal procedure.
2.
Align as outlined under Maintenance and Adjust-
ments - Hood Catch.
HOOD TRIM
Crown Molding
Hood crown molding is retained by clips installed on
underside of hood. Clips may be removed by carefully
pressing them off molding mounting studs with screw
driver.
When installing a new molding, force clips onto mount-
ing studs as far as possible and then clench clips with
long-nosed pliers to eliminate gap between molding and
hood, as shown in Figure 30.
Emblem
The hood emblem is retained by four nuts which are
accessible from under the hood.
COWL VENT GRILLE
The cowl vent grille replacement procedure for Chevy
U is the same as for Chevrolet and Chevelle. Refer to
Chevrolet and Chevelle Cowl Vent Grille replacement
procedure and see Figure 16.
FRONT END ASSEMBLY
The Chevy n front end body design allows for removal
of the entire front end of the vehicle without disassembly
of front suspension of sheet metal. One man may remove
and transport the front end assembly using only a floor
jack placed under the crossmember and the vehicle front
wheels. Figure 31 illustrates the assembly in process
of removal with jack stand in position under rocker panel.
Proceed with removal
as.
follows:
Removal
1.
Remove hood assembly as outlined in this section.
2.
Remove engine assembly as outlined in Section 6.
On 4 cylinder models, replace crossmember.
3.
Raise car from floor and install jack stands as
shown in Figure 31.
4.
Remove pitman arm from steering gear as outlined
in Section 9.
5.
Remove steering gear mounting bolts from skirt
assembly.
6. Remove 4 bolts securing each skirt assembly to
lower dash brace.
7.
Remove fender-to-rocker extension mounting screws
and record shimming.
8. Remove brake hydraulic line and fuel line from right
hand skirt.
9. Position floor jack or equivalent under front cross-
member.
10.
Remove hydraulic line from main cylinder.
11.
Remove fender-to-cowl mounting screws and record
shimming.
12.
Remove upper skirt-to-dash mounting screws and
record shimming.
13.
Remove front end from vehicle as shown in Figure
31.
Inspection
If car has been involved in a collision, it is advisable
to carefully inspect cowl and dash area for damage. Pay
particular attention to welds, cage nuts, weld nuts and
skirt mounting surfaces. Cage and weld nuts may be
repaired by outright replacement (the best method), or
by the installation of spiral thread inserts. If the spiral
inserts are used, follow the instructions furnished by the
manufacturer. -
Installation
%, position front end assembly at upper dash mounts
and lower dash support, align screw holes with drift
punch and install all mounting screws and bolts
loosely; do not tighten until all screws and bolts are
started. Replace original shimming.
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6.
7.
8.
2.
Install all fender mounting screws, replacing original
shimming. Refer to removal procedure for screw
location.
3.
Install hydraulic lines at main cylinder and right
hand skirt. Install fuel line at right hand skirt.
4.
Install steering gear as outlined in Section 9. Do
not fail to perform adjustment procedure listed under
Mast Jacket - Installation.
CAMARO
INDEX
Page
General Description 20
Maintenance and Adjustments 20
Hood / . 20
Hinge 20
Bumpers ' . . . 20
Catch Assembly 21
Lock . 21
Fenders 21
Sheet Metal 22
CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-19
Install pitman arm as outlined in Section 9 under
Maintenance and Adjustments - Steering Gear Ad-
justments.
Remove jack stands and jack.
Bleed brakes as outlined in Section 5.
Perform body alignment as outlined in Fisher Body
Service Manual.
Page
Component Part Replacement . 22
Battery Tray 22
Radiator Support 22
Fender and Skirt Assembly 22
Hood Assembly . 22
Lock and Catch Assembly 22
Trim and Insulation . . . 24
Cowl Vent Grille . . 24
Fig.
32 - Front End Sheet Metal - Camaro
1.
Fender
2.
Hood Hinge
3. Hood
4.
Cowl Vent Grille
5. Trim
6. Molding
7. Fender Extension
8. Bumper Bracket
9. Valance Pane!
10.
Header Panel
11.
Radiator Support
12.
Radiator
13.
14.
15.
Shroud
Hood Lock
Radiator Cap
16.
17.
18.
Bracket (V-8
Hood Catch
Brace
Engine
Only)
19.
20.
21.
Skirt
Seal
Battery
Tray
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2.
Remove ash tray, retainer attaching screws and
retainer.
3.
Remove Air Conditioning distributor
duct'
retaining
screws and duct.
4.
Remove heater and/or Air Conditioning control panel
assembly retaining screws and push panel assembly
from console.
NOTE:
If interference between control panel
and radio is encountered, loosen radio retaining
nuts.
5. Remove radio control knobs, bezels and retaining
nuts.
6. Disconnect radio wiring harness and antenna lead-in.
7. Remove radio rear brace attaching screw and re-
move ra(Jio from vehicle.
8. Remove ignition switch bezel nut using Tool J-7607
and push switch rearward.
9. Disconnect cigarette wiring connector.
10.
Remove cigarette lighter retainer and lighter as-
sembly from console.
11.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
Fig.
35 - Cigarette Lighter — Chevelle
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INDEX
Page
General Description 12-21
Service Operations 12-22
Instrument Cluster........................ 12-22
Instrument Cluster Lamps 12-22
Printed Circuit .
* •
12-22
Speedometer 12-22
Speedometer Cable 12-23
Fuel Gauge 12-23
Page
Clock 12-24
Tachometer 12-24
Ammeter . . 12-24
Temperature Gauge 12-24
Oil Pressure Gauge 12-24
Oil Pressure Indicator 12-24
Generator Indicator 12-26
Temperature Indicator 12-26
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The standard instrument cluster on all models contains
seven circular housings consisting of: a speedometer;
fuel gauge; oil pressure, generator and temperature indi-
cators; right and left directional signal indicators; brake
warning and high beam indicators; and includes a clock
on deluxe models. An optionally available instrument
cluster provides special instrumentation which includes
in addition to the speedometer and clock: a tachometer;
fuel, oil pressure, ammeter and engine temperature
gauges; which replace the standard fuel gauge and indi-
cator lights. The brake warning indicator is relocated
to the tachometer dial face and the high beam and direc-
tional indicators are positioned in the speedometer dial
face.
Instrument cluster removal is recommended before at-
tempting to service the printed circuit and gauges even
though some units may be accessible from behind the
cluster. Limited working space under the instrument
panel increases the possibility of electrical malfunctions
due to poor connections, and damaged or improperly in-
stalled printed circuit. The printed circuit is service-
able but not repairable and requires complete
replacement.
The brake warning light serves a dual purpose. It
functions as an indicator when the parking brake is ap-
plied and also warns if a malfunction (loss of hydraulic
pressure) should occur in the brake system. The two
separate switches, which provide the signal to operate the
indicator, are located at the parking brake support and in
the hydraulic brake line at the master cylinder. Service
of the brake pressure, differential switch unit at the
master cylinder is described in Section 5 of this manual.
All indicator and cluster illumihating lamps may be
replaced without removing the cluster from the vehicle.
The bulbs are installed in plastic holders which lock into
the cluster housing and make contact with the printed
circuit. An instrument lamp is used to illuminate the
ignition switch. A special fibre optic lucite wiring
transmits light from the lamp to the switch.
Regular maintenance is not required on the instrument
cluster or its components other than maintaining clean,
tight electrical connections, replacing defective parts and
keeping the speedometer cable properly lubricated.
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SERVICE OPERATIONS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Removal and Installation (Figs. 36 thru 40)
I. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2:
Remove four screws retaining instrument bezel to
top edge of instrument console. Disengage tabs on
bezel lower section from clips on instrument console
and remove bezel.
3.
Protect mast jacket to prevent scratching when re-
moving cluster assembly.
4.
Remove eight screws securing leading edges of in-
strument cluster to console and pull cluster forward
from console opening.
5. Reaching behind cluster disconnect speedometer ca-
ble,
chassis harness connector, clock and speed
warning device connections (if so equipped) at rear of
cluster.
NOTE:
On models- with gauge pack, disconnect
oil pressure line also.
6. When all disconnects are made, remove cluster as-
sembly from vehicle.
7. To install, position cluster assembly to console
opening and connect speedometer cable, chassis
harness connector and other electrical connections
as required.
8. Position cluster in console opening and install eight
retaining screws.
NOTE:
Make sure ground strap between
cluster case and center right lower attachment
is properly installed.
9. Engage tabs on instrument bezel with clips on con-
sole and position bezel in console opening, then in-
stall four retaining screws.
10.
Install speed warning device control attaching nut and
knob,
if so equipped.
II.
Connect battery ground cable and check operation of
cluster assembly.
Fig. 36 - Instrument Cluster Installation — Chevrolet
Fig. 37 - Speed Warning Device
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LAMP REPLACEMENT
(Figs.
38 and 39)
1.
Rotate socket counterclockwise to remove from rear
of cluster housing.
2.
To remove bulb, if socket is black color, pull bulb
straight out. If socket is gray color, depress and
rotate bulb, then pull out.
3.
Install replacement bulb in socket, pressing inward
to lock in place.
4.
Insert socket into housing, with lugs entering notches
in case, and rotate clockwise to lock in place.
PRINTED CIRCUIT REPLACEMENT (Figs. 38 and 39)
1.
Remove instrument cluster as previously described
in this section.
2.
Remove all cluster illuminating and indicator lights
from cluster housing.
3.
Remove fuel gauge and clock terminal nuts securing
printed circuit to housing.
4.
Remove four hex head screws retaining printed cir-
cuit to the cluster housing and remove the printed
circuit. . .
5. To install, reverse removal procedure.
CAUTION:. The retaining screws and terminal
nuts are part of the grounding circuit and must
be installed to provide the proper ground con-
nections for the printed circuit.
SPEEDOMETER
REPLACEMENT
1.
Remove instrument cluster as previously described
in this section.
2.
Remove screws retaining rear cover to the cluster
assembly. Bend ground strap away from cover and
remove cover.
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IGNITION SWITCH LIGHTING
VIEW A
1.
Clock Knob Assembly
2.
Instrument Cluster Lamps
3. R.H. Directional Indicator
4.
"Gen'*
Indicator
5. Fuel Gauge
Fig.
38 - Instrument Cluster Connections
6. L.H. Directional
Indicator
7. "Hot" indicator
8. "Brake" Indicator
9. "Bright" Indicator
10.
"Oil Press" Indicator
11.
Clock Cover (jl5,0OQ)
12.
Clock Assembly (16,000)
1.3; Printed Circuit
14.
Instrument Panel Connector
3.
Remove screws retaining speedometer to the housing
and remove speedometer from rear cover.
NOTE:
Servicing of the speedometer assembly
should be performed by an authorized
AC
Speed-
ometer Service Station.
4.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
SPEEDOMETER CABLE
Replacement or Lubrication
1.
Disconnect the speedometer cable from the speedom-
eter head. Remove the old cable by pulling it out
from speedometer end of conduit.
NOTE:
If old cable is broken it may be neces-
sary to remove lower piece from transmission
end of conduit.
2.
Lubricate the lower 3/4 of cable with speedometer
cable lubricant and push the cable into the conduit.
Connect the upper end to the speedometer head and
road test vehicle for proper speedometer operation.
FUEL GAUGE REPLACEMENT
1.
Remove instrument cluster as previously described
in this section.
2.
Remove cluster lamps from gauge cover plate and
remove terminal nuts attaching circuit to gauge.
3.
Carefully move printed circuit away from gauge and
remove screws retaining gauge assembly to the
cluster housing.
4.
Remove gauge assembly from cluster housing and
remove three terminal nuts attaching gauge to the
cover plate.
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1.
Temperature Gauge
2.
Instrument Cluster Lamp
3.
R.H. Directional Indicator
4.
Ammeter Gauge
Fig. 39- Optional Gauge Cluster
5. Fuel Gauge
6. L.H. Directional Indicator
7. Tachometer
8. "Brake" Indicator
9. "Bright" Indicator
10.
Oil Pressure Fitting
11.
Chassis Harness Connector
12.
Clock Assembly
13.
Printed Circuit
NOTE:
Observe carefully the stack up of the
internal parts of the fuel gauge assembly.
5. To install, reverse removal procedure.
CLOCK OR TACHOMETER REPLACEMENT
NOTE:
The tachometer is a self-contained, all
transistor unit requiring very little service
other than keeping the terminal nuts clean and
tight. The unit is not serviceable and must be
replaced, if defective.
1.
Remove instrument cluster as previously described
in this section.
2.
For clock replacement, remove clock set shaft knob
at front of console.
3.
Remove cluster lamps from cover, circuit attaching
screws, and terminal nuts at circuit to gauge attach-
ing points.
4.
Move printed circuit away from gauge and remove
screws retaining
•_
gauge or clock to the cluster
housing.
•5.
Remove unit, from housing and cover plate from
gauge unit.
6/To install, reverse removal procedure.
AMMETER TEMPERATURE AND OIL PRESSURE
GAUGES REPLACEMENT
1.
Remove instrument cluster as previously described
iii this section.
2.
Remove instrument lamps, attaching screws or nuts
and wiring connections as required.
3.
Remove gauge assembly backing plate retaining
screws and remove gauge assembly from cluster
housing.
4.
Remove terminal nuts and/or screws retaining gauge
to the backing plate and separate plate from the
gauge.
•
5. To install, reverse removal procedure.
OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
If the light does not come on when the ignition switch is
turned on, or if the light comes on and remains on after
the engine is started, one or more of the following condi-
tions is indicated:
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•
Low oil
pressure
• High engine temperature
• Defective wiring
or
switch
connector from sender
in block above starter
on
and
at
left front
of
distributor
on V-8
Sending Unit Replacement
1.
Disconnect wiring harness
unit terminal (located
L-6 engines
engines).
2.
Remove sender unit using Tool J-21757
or 12
point
socket, replace with
new
unit
and
check operation.
GENERATOR INDICATOR
1.
Ignition
on,
Engine
not
Running
and
Telltale Light
Off.
• Indicator bulb burned out, replace bulb.
• Open circuit
or
loose connection
in the
telltale
light circuit.
2.
telltale Light Stays
on
after Engine
is
Started.
If indicator light does
not go out at
engine idle
speed, refer
to
Charging Systems under Engine
Electrical, Section
6Y.
TEMPERATURE (COOLING SYSTEM) INDICATOR
The temperature indicator circuit consists
of two re-
motely located units, indicator gauge
and
engine sender
unit.
The
indicator gauge, located
in the
instrument
panel, consists
of a
red light which will indicate
an
over-
heated engine condition.
Engine Sender Unit Replacement
1.
Drain engine cooling system
to a
level below unit.
2.
Remove sender unit (located
in the
inlet manifold
near water pump housing
on V-8
engines and
in the
cylinder head near
an
exhaust port
oh L-6
engines)
and replace with new unit.
3.
Refill cooling system
and
check operation
of
unit.
CHEVELLE INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES
INDEX
Page
General Description
* *
i2-26
Service Operations
12-26
Instrument Panel
12-26
Instrument Cluster.
12-26
Fuel Gauge and/or Ammeter
12-27
Clock,
i 12-27
Speedometer
12-27
Page
Speedometer Cable
.
. 12-27
Temperature Gauge
12-29
Oil Pressure Gauge
12-29
Indicator Lights.
. 12-29
Oil Pressure Indicator
12-29
Generator Indicator
. . 12-29
• Temperature Indicator
12-29
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Chevelle instrument cluster assembly consists
of:
a speedometer;
a
fuel gauge;
a
generator,
an
engine
tem-
perature and an
oil
pressure indicator lamp, and includes
a clock
on
deluxe models.
On
super sport models,
am-
meter, coolant temperature
and oil
pressure gauges
re-
place
the
appropriate indicator lights. Except
for the
speedometer,
all of the
indicator lamps, instruments
and
gauges
of
these clusters may
be
serviced without remov-
ing
the
instrument cluster assembly from
the
vehicle.
In addition
to the
instrument indicator lamps,
a
brake
warning lamp
is
included
in the
cluster
as
standard
equipment.
The
indicator
is
connected
to the
parking
brake
and
brake pressure differential switches
and
serves
a
dual function.
It
lights when the parking brake
is applied
and
also when
the
brake pedal
is
applied,
if a
malfunction should occur
in the
brake system
due to a
loss
of
hydraulic pressure. Servicing
of the
hydraulic
pressure differential switch
is
covered
in
Section
5 of
this manual.
Regular maintenance
is not
required on the instrument
cjLuster
or its
components other than maintaining dean
and tight electrical connections, replacing defective parts
and keeping
the
speedometer cable properly lubricated.
SERVICE OPERATIONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (Figs.
41
thru
44)
Removal
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove steering coupling bolt and disconnect steer-
ing shaft from coupling.
3.
Loosen mast jacket lower clamp.
4.
Remove
air
conditioning center distributor duct
(if
so equipped).
5. Remove radio rear support bracket screw.
6. Remove mast jacket upper support clamp and retain-
ing bolts from lower support (refer
to
Section
9,
Steering).
CAUTION: Cover mast jacket
and
parl
brake handle with
a
suitable material
to
prevc
scratching.
7.
Disconnect speedometer cable
at
rear
of
cluster
housing
and
speed warning control knob
at
panel
(if
so equipped).
8. Remove instrument panel retaining screws (nine
upper and five lower).
.
9. Working under the console remove four lower retain-
ing screws from instrument cluster housing.
10.
Pull instrument panel assembly from console and
lay
forward on mast jacket.
11.
Disconnect wiring harness, cluster lamps and wiring
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