1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO Repair Guide

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Fig. 3: Removing the blower motor attaching bolts

Fig. 4: Be sure to remove the blow er motor cooling tube before removing the
motor from the case

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HEATER CORE

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
CAUTION - When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are
attracted by the ethylene gl ycol antifreeze, and are quite likely to drink any that
is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove
fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drai n the coolant into a sealable container.
Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or several years old.
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove both heater hoses.
3. Remove the lower right hush panel.
4. Remove the lower right instru ment panel and the ESC module if
necessary.
5. Remove the lower right in strument panel-to-cowl screw.
6. Remove the heater case screws.
The upper left screw may be reached with a long socket extension. Carefully lift
the lower right corner of the instrument panel to align the extension.
7. Remove the case cover.
8. Remove the support plate and baffle screws.
9. Remove the heater core and ba ffle plate from the housing.
To install: 10. Position the heater core and baffle plate into the housing.
11. Install the support plate and baffle screws.
12. Install the case cover.
13. Install the heater case screws.
14. Install the lower right in strument panel-to-cowl screw.
15. Install the lower right instrument panel and the ESC module if necessary.
16. Install the lower right hush panel.
17. Install both heater hoses.
18. Fill the cooling system and check for leaks.

Fig. 1: Heater module assembly

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Fig. 2: Removing the heater core inlet hoses

Fig. 3: Removing the sound insulator attaching screws

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Fig. 4: Once the sound insulator has been removed, the heater module can be
accessed

Fig. 5: Removing the heater module cover

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Fig. 6: Be careful not to allow any cool ant to drain on the carpet when removing
the heater core

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HOT WATER VALVE
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Not all model years and engine applic
ations use hot water valves.
1. Drain the coolant.
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose at the hot water valve by sliding the tab of
the connector past the L-shaped bend in the ac tuator vacuum tube.
Then, slide the hose connector off the tube while continuing to hold the
tab back against the connector end.
3. Disconnect the heater hos es from the valve.
To install: 4. Install the valve with the vacuum actuator faci ng up. The heater hoses
will hold the valve in position.
5. Install the vacuum hose to the actuator.
6. Refill the cooling system. R un the engine long enough to purge any
trapped air, then add more coolant if necessary.
7. Check for leaks.

Fig. 1: Hot water valve loca tion on carbureted V8 engines

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Fig. 2: Hot water valve location on fuel injected engines
AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENTS
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Repair or service of air conditioni ng components is not covered by this
information, because of the risk of personal injury or death, and because of the
legal ramifications of servicing these components without the proper EPA
certification and experience. Cost, perso nal injury or death, environmental

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damage, and legal considerations (such as t
he fact that it is a federal crime to
vent refrigerant into the atmosphere), dictate that the A/C components on your
vehicle should be serviced only by a Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC)
trained, and EPA certified aut omotive technician.
If your vehicle's A/C system uses R-12 re frigerant and is in need of recharging,
the A/C system can be c onverted over to R-134a refrigerant (less
environmentally harmful and expensive). Refer to General Information &
Maintenance for additional information on R- 12 to R-134a conversions, and for
additional considerations dealing with your vehicle's A/C system.
CONTROL CABLES
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Some of the following cables will not be used on all models and model years.
Left and Right Air Vent Cables 1. Remove the left and right sound insulators.
2. Remove the screws attaching the cabl es to the steering column cover.
3. Disengage the cable clamps at the vent ducts.
4. Disengage the Z-shaped c able ends from the vent valve levers.
5. Remove the air vent cables notin g their positions for installation.
To install: 6. Place the cables in posi tion under the instrument panel.
7. Engage the Z-shaped cable ends to the vent valve levers.
8. Snap the cable clamps into the slot of the bracket formed on the vent
ducts.
9. Attach the air vent cables at the steering column cover.
10. Install the sound insulators and test cable operation.

Fig. 1: Cable attachment at the steering column cover