1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO wiring

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CRUISE CONTROL

CONTROL SWITCHES
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
RELEASE
SWITCH
1. At the brake switch, remove either the 2 electrical connectors or the
electrical connector and the vacuum hose.
2. Remove the switch from the retainer.
3. Remove the tubular retainer fr om the brake pedal mounting bracket.
To install: 4. Install the tubular retainer to the brake pedal mounting bracket.
5. Press the brake pedal and install the release switch into the retainer until
fully seated in the clips.
6. Connect the wiring and/or vac uum lines. Adjust the switch.

Fig. 1: Cruise control release switches

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Fig. 6: Be sure to line up the splines on the driveshaft with the grooves in the
arm when installing
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Disconnect the negative batte ry cable at the battery.
2. Remove the screen or grille that covers the cowl area.
3. Working under the hood, disconnec t the motor wiring. Then, reach
through the cowl opening and loosen, but do not remove, the nuts which
attach the transmission drive link to the motor crank arm. Then,
disconnect the drive link from the crank arm.
4. Remove the three motor attach ing screws, and remove the motor,
guiding the crank arm through the hole.
To install: 5. Position the motor, guiding the crank arm thr ough the hole, and install
the 3 motor attaching screws.
6. Connect the drive link to the cran k arm and connect the motor wiring.
The motor must be in the park position before assemb ling the crank arm to the
transmission drive link(s).
7. Install the screen or grille that covers the cowl area.
8. Connect the negative battery cable at the battery.

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Fig. 1: Rear wiper motor assembly
WIPER LINKAGE
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the wiper arms and blades. Remove the cowl screen or grille.
2. Disconnect the wiring from the wiper motor. Loosen, but do not remove
the nuts which attach the transmission drive link to the motor crank arm.
Then, disconnect the drive link from the arm.
3. Remove the transmission-to-body a ttaching screws from both the right
and left sides of the car.
4. Guide the transmissions and link age out through the cowl opening.
To install: 5. Guide the transmissions and linkage in through the cowl opening.
6. Install the transmission attaching scr ews to both the right and left sides of
the car.
7. Connect the drive link to the arm. Tighten the nuts which attach the
transmission drive link to the motor cr ank arm. Connect the wiring to the
wiper motor.
8. Install the cowl screen or grille.
9. Install the wiper arms and blades.

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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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LIGHTING

HEADLIGHTS
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1. Remove headlamp bezel retain ing screws and remove bezel.
2. Disengage spring from the retaini ng ring with a cotter pin removal tool
and remove two attaching screws.
3. Remove retaining ring, disconnect sealed beam unit at wiring connector
and remove the unit.

Fig. 1: Headlight removal - the lowe r bezel mounting screws only need to be
loosened, not removed

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SIGNAL AND MARKER LIGHTS
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
FRONT PARKING AND TURN SIGNAL
Reach around to the back side of t
he light assembly and unlock the bulb
holder/wiring harness by grasping the bul b holder/wiring harness and turning it
counterclockwise approximately
1/4 turn.
1. Remove the bulb holder/wiring harness assembly.
2. To install, insert the bulb holder /wiring harness assembly into the light
assembly and locking the holder by turning it
1/4 turn clockwise.

Fig. 1: Typical front turn signal lamp mounting
FRONT MARKER LIGHTS 1. Remove the six screws from the filler panel under the front fascia.
2. Remove the filler panel.
3. Remove the socket from the lamp assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket.
5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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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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WIRING DIAGRAMS

WIRING DIAGRAMS

The following wiring diagrams are provi
ded to help troubleshoot electrical
problems and as a an additi onal source to help understand the complex wiring
utilized by these vehicles. No attempt has been made to illustrate most
components as they physica lly appear, instead, represent ations are used to
simplify the diagram. When working on a system, locate the component and use
the wire color codes to help trace the circuit.
1982 2.5L ENGINE WIRING