1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO Repair Guide

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INTERIOR

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND PAD
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Instrument panel pad


Fig. 2: 1982-90 instrument panel

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Fig. 3: 1991-92 instrument panel
CAUTION - The 1991-92 vehicles are equipped with an Air Bag system. Proper
disarming of the system is necessary before proceeding with any disassembly
or repairs to the steering column, das h or electrical system or possible
deployment of the air bag might occur. Refer to Suspension & Steering for
disarming procedure.
1. Properly disable t he SIR air bag system, if equipped. Disconnect the
negative battery cable.
2. Remove the center console.
3. Remove the screws attaching the in strument panel pad to the instrument
panel.
4. Remove the daytime running light sens or electrical connector, if equipped.
5. Remove the instrument panel pad.
6. Remove the instrument panel sound insulators.
7. Remove the knee bolster and bracket.
8. Remove the instrument panel cluster.
9. Remove the steering column retaining nuts and lower the column.
10. Remove the upper and lower instrument panel to cowl screws.
11. Disconnect and remove the electric al harness at the cowl connector and
under dash panel.
12. Remove the instrument panel assembly.
To install:
13. Install the instru ment panel assembly.
14. Install the electrical harness at the cowl connector and under dash panel.
15. Install the upper and lower inst rument panel to cowl screws.
16. Install the steering column retaining nuts.
17. Install the instru ment panel cluster.
18. Install the knee bolster and bracket.

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19. Install the instrument panel sound insulators.
20. Install the inst
rument panel pad.
21. Install the daytime running light sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
22. Install the screws attaching the in strument panel pad to the instrument
panel.
23. Install the center console.
24. Properly arm the SIR air bag syste m, if equipped. Disconnect the negative
battery cable.

DOOR PANELS
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Armrest and pull handle

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Fig. 2: Door trim panel

The one-piece trim hangs over the door inner panel across the top and is
secured by clips down the sides and across the bottom. It is retained by screws
located in the areas of the armrest and pull handle assembly.
1. Remove all the door inside handles.
2. Remove the door inside locking rod knob.
3. Remove the screws inserted through the door armrest and pull the handle
assembly into the door inner panel or armrest hanger support bracket.
4. On models with remote control mirror assemblies, remove the control plate
from the bezel on the trim pad and remo ve the control from the plate.
5. On models with power door lock contro ls located in the door trim panel,
disconnect the wire harnesses at the switch assemblies.
6. Remove the remote control handle bezel screws.
7. Remove the screws used to hold the armrest to the inner panel.
8. Remove the screws and plastic retainer s from the perimeter of the door trim
panel using tool BT-7323A or equivalent and a screwdriver. To remove the
trim panel, push the trim upward and out board to disengage from the door
inner panel at the beltline.
9. On models with a water deflector held in place by fasteners, use tool BT-
7323A or equivalent to remove th e fasteners and water deflector.
To install:
10. To install the water deflector, locate the fasteners in the holes in the door
inner panel and press in place. R eplace all tape which may have been
applied to assist in holding t he water deflector in place.
11. Before installing the door trim panel, make certain that all the trim retainers
are installed securely to the panel and are not damaged. Where required,
replace damaged retainers. St art the retainer flange into
1/4 in. (6mm) cutout

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attachment hole in the trim panel, rotate the retainer until the flange is
engaged fully.
12. Connect all electrical components where present.
13. To install the door trim panel, locate the top of the assembly over the upper
flange of the door inner panel, inserting the door handle through the handle
slot in the panel and press down on the trim panel to engage the upper
retaining clips.
14. Position the trim panel to the door inner panel so the trim retainers are
aligned with the attaching holes in t he panel and tap the retainers into the
holes with the palm of hand or a clean rubber mallet.
15. Install the screws used to hold the armrest to the inner panel.
16. Install the remote control handle bezel screws.
17. On models with power door lock contro ls located in the door trim panel,
connect the wire harnesses at the switch assemblies.
18. On models with remote control mirror assemblies, install the control to the
plate. Install the control plate to the bezel on the trim pad.
19. Install the handle assemb ly and install the screws inserted through the door
armrest.
20. Install the door inside locking rod knob.
21. Install all the door inside handles.

HEADLINER
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Headliner installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the dome lamp and sunshade.
3. Remove the coat hooks and seat bel t escutcheon, by unsnapping from the
headliner.
4. Remove the rear window opening molding.

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5. Remove the rear quarter interior
trim panels, body lock pillar panels and
windshield side upper moldings.
6. Remove the headliner retaining clips and remove the headliner.
7. Installation is the revers e of the removal procedure.
DOOR LOCKS
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Outside door handle

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Fig. 2: Door lock linkage
1. Raise the door window. Remove the door tr im panel and detach the inner
panel water deflector enough to expose the access hole.
2. Disengage the lock cylinder to t he lock rod at the cylinder.
CAUTION - If removing the lock cylinder reta iner by hand, wear gloves to
prevent personal injury.
3. With a screwdriver or similar tool, s lide the lock cylinder retainer forward until
it disengages. The retainer can also be removed by hand by grasping anti\
-
theft shield at the top of the retainer and rotating until disengaged. Remove
the lock cylinder from the door.
4. Lubricate the cylinder wit h the proper lubricant.
5. Position the cylinder into place and ro tate it until the cylinder engages. Install
the cylinder retainer.
6. Engage the lock cylinder to lock rod at the cylinder.
7. Install the inner panel wate r deflector and door trim panel.

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POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Door lock switch