1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO ECU

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Fig. 5: Removing the wi per motor from the cowl
REAR WINDOWS WIPER MOTOR
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the wiper arm blade using tool J-8966 or equivalent.
2. Remove the nut and spacer on the wiper motor shaft.
3. Raise the lid and remove the lift window trim panel.
4. Disconnect the electrical c onnectors to the wiper motor.
5. Remove the rivets holding the mo tor support to the lift window panel and
remove the assembly from the car.
6. To remove the motor, remove the screws retaining wiper motor to motor
support.
To install: 7. Position the motor onto the motor support and install the screws.
8. Install the motor support with t he motor onto the lift window panel and
secure it with rivets or nuts/bolts.
9. Connect the electrical connec tors to the wiper motor.
10. Install the lift window trim panel and lower the lid.
11. Install the nut and spacer on the wiper motor shaft.
12. Install the wiper arm blade.

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9. Lubricate the speedometer cable
with an appropriate lubricant, being
sure to cover the lower thirds of the cable.
10. Insert the cable into the casi ng, then connect the cable and casing
assembly to the speedometer.
11. Install the instrument cluster, then install the cluster attaching screws.
12. Install the instrument cluster trim plate.
13. On models without cruise control, connect the speedometer cable strap
at the power brake booste r. On models with cruise control, connect the
speedometer cable at the cr uise control transducer.
14. Connect the negative battery cable at the battery.
WIPER SWITCH
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
The wiper switch is part of the multi-function lever, located on the steering
wheel column.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector of the multi-function lever, located
under the instrument panel.
2. Remove the protective cover from the wire.
3. Grasp the lever firmly, twist and pull (the tang on the lever must align
with the socket) the lever straight out.
4. Pull the wire through the steering column.
To install: 5. Slide a music wire tool through the steering column and connect the
lever wire to the tool wire; pull t he wire through the steering column.
6. Push the control lever into the sp ring loaded socket (be sure to align the
tang).
7. Install the protective cover to the wire.
8. Connect the electrical connector of the multi-function lever.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Disconnect the negative batte ry cable at the battery.
2. Remove the four screws from insi de the defroster duct (instrument panel
pad securing screws).
3. Remove the screws which are under the lip of the instrument panel pad.
4. Remove the instrument panel pad.
5. On models equipped with air condition ing, remove the instrument panel
cluster bezel and the cluster.
6. Remove the radio speaker bracket.
7. Pull the headlamp switch knob to the ON position, depress the locking
button for the knob and shaft (locat ed on the switch), and remove the
knob and shaft.
8. Remove the switch bezel (retainer).

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9. Disconnect the wiring from the
switch and remove the switch.
10. To install, position t he switch into place and connect the wiring to the
switch.
11. Install the switch bezel (retainer).
12. Push the headlamp switch knob into the switch. (It may be necessary to
depress the knob release button.
13. Install the radio speaker bracket.
14. On models equipped with air conditioni ng, install the instrument panel
cluster bezel and the cluster.
15. Install the inst rument panel pad.
16. Install the screws which are under t he lip of the instrument panel pad.
17. Install the four screw s from inside the defroster duct (instrument panel
pad securing screws).
18. Connect the negative battery cable at the battery.

Fig. 1: Headlight switch removal

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CONSOLE MOUNTED SWITCHES
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
The switches are secured in the consol e by simple spring clips. To remove
them, simply pull or carefully pr y them up and out of the console.
2. Unsnap the switch from the console.
3. Remove the electrical connector from the switch.
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Fig. 1: Console mounted accessory switches

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Fig. 8: Push the thumb-lock and turn the lamp assembly to remove
HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT
1986 MODELS 1. Remove the screw securing the cover.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Remove the bulb.
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Fig. 9: Third brake light on 1986 models
1987-1990 MODELS 1. Remove the screws securing the lens assembly.
2. Remove the bulb from the lamp assembly.
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
1991-1992 MODELS 1. Remove the two screws fr om the lamp assembly.
2. Remove the lamp assembly from the bracket.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket.

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PASSENGER AREA LAMPS
The passenger area courtesy lamps can
be replaced by first removing the
appropriate trim panel, then removing the bulb from the socket. Most panels are
fastened by screws or snap-fasteners. Be careful not to force the trim panel off,
as you may damage it. Do not pry with tools which may damage the panel, use
tools designed for panel removal only.
LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS
1. Remove the screws securing the lamp assembly to the bumper.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket.
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Fig. 12: License plate lamp

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FUSIBLE LINKS
In addition to circuit breakers and 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 th e ignition circuit. The fusible links are
color coded red in the charging and load circuits to match the color coding of
the circuits they protect. Each link is four gauges smaller than the cable it
protects, and is marked on the insulation with the gauge size because the
insulation makes it appear heavier than it really is. The engine compartment
wiring harness has several fusible links. The same size wire with a special
Hypalon insulation must be used w hen replacing a fusible link.
For more details, see the information on fusible links at the beginning of this
section.
The links are located in the following areas:
1. A molded splice at the starter solenoid Bat terminal, a 14 gauge red wire.
2. A 16 gauge red fusible link at the j unction block to protect the unfused
wiring of 12 gauge or larger wire. This link stops at the bulkhead
connector.
3. The alternator warning light and fiel d circuitry is protected by a 20 gauge
red wire fusible link used in the batte ry feed-to-voltage regulator number
3 terminal. The link is installed as a molded splice in the circuit at the
junction block.
4. The ammeter circuit is protected by two 20 gauge fusible links installed
as molded splices in the circuit at t he junction block and battery to starter
circuit.
REPLACEMENT 1. Determine the circuit that is damaged.
2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
3. Cut the damaged fuse link from the harness and discard it.
4. Identify and procure the proper fuse link and butt connectors.
5. Strip the wire about
1/2 in. (13mm) on each end.
6. Connect the fusible link and crimp the butt connectors making sure that the wires are secure.
7. Solder each connection with resin core solder, and wrap the connections
with plastic electrical tape.
8. Reinstall the wir e in the harness.
9. Connect the negative battery terminal and test the system for proper
operation.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Various circuit breakers are located under the instrument panel. In order to gain
access to these components, it may be ne cessary to first remove the under
dash padding. Most of the circuit breakers are located in the convenience
center or the fuse panel.

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6. Make sure that levers L, M, and N
are in their Neutral positions (center
detents).
7. Align the holes of levers E, H, and J with the notch in the shifter
assembly (G). Insert an alignment gauge (J-33195) to hold the levers in
this position.
8. Insert swivel S into lever E and insta ll washer Q. Secure with retainer P.
9. Apply rearward pressure (Z) to leve r N. Tighten locknuts R and T (at the
same time) against swivel S to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 for rod D and levers J and M.
11. Repeat steps 8 and 9 for rod K and levers H and L.
12. Remove the alignment gauge, lower t he vehicle, and check the operation
of the shifting mechanism.
13. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
CLUTCH SWITCH
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the sound insulator on 1988- 89 vehicles or the console trim
plate on 1990-92 vehicles.

Fig. 1: Exploded view of the clutch swit ch mounting - on most models, the clutch
switch adjusts automatically

3. Unplug the clutch switch connector.