1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO lock

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ANTENNA
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Placement of tape on the right inner door edge will help prevent scratches
during the antenna removal an
d installation procedure.
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the right side lower in strument panel sound insulator and
disconnect the antenna connection from the radio.
3. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the instrument panel harness from the radio.
5. Disconnect the power antenna lead, if equipped.
6. Disconnect the power antenna wire from the relay, if equipped.
7. Remove the right fender wheelhouse.
8. Loosen the fender-to-body attaching bolts and block the fender out.
9. Remove the antenna bezel and nut.
10. Remove the antenna assembly mounting screws.
11. Remove the grommet from the bul khead and pull the harness from the
vehicle interior.
12. Remove the antenna assembly from the vehicle.
In some cases, if the vehicle is equipped with a power antenna, it may be
repaired. Seek a profe ssional radio shop for pr oper repair of the antenna
assembly.
To install: 13. Install the antenna assembly into the vehicle.
14. Install the grommet and the harne ss into the vehicle interior.
15. Install the antenna assembly mounting screws.
16. Install the antenna bezel and nut.
17. Remove the fender block, tighten the fender-to-body attaching bolts.
Ensure any shims for the fender are reinstalled.
18. Install the right fender wheelhouse.
19. Lower the vehicle.
20. Connect the power antenna wire to the relay, if equipped.
21. Connect the power ant enna lead, if equipped.
22. Connect the instrument panel harness to the radio.
23. Connect the antenna connection to the r adio. Install the right side lower
instrument panel sound insulator
24. Connect the negative battery cable.

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Fig. 2: Most wiper blade and insert assemblies are retained with a lock tab

Fig. 3: Removing the wiper blade and insert assembly

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ARM
Removal of the wiper arms requires the
use of a special tool, GM J-8966 or its
equivalent. Versions of this tool are gener ally available in auto parts stores.
1. Insert the tool under the wiper a rm and lever the arm off the shaft.
Raising the hood on most later models will facilitate easier wiper arm removal.
2. Disconnect the washer hose from the arm (if so equipped). Remove the
arm.
3. Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Be sure that the motor is in
the park position before installing the arms.

Fig. 4: Wiper arm removal tool

Fig. 5: Use a small prybar or screwdriver to lift the arm locktab

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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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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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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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FUSE BLOCK
The fuse block on some models is loca
ted under the instrument panel next to
the steering wheel an d is a swing down unit. Other models have the fuse block
located on the left side of the dash.
Each fuse block uses miniature fuse s which are designed for increased circuit
protection and greater reliabi lity. The compact fuse is a blade terminal design
which allows easy pull-out/push- in removal and replacement.
Although the fuses are interchangeable , the amperage values are not. The
values are usually molded in bold, color coded, easy to read numbers on the
fuse body. Use only fuses of equal replacement valve.
A blown fuse can easily be checked by visual inspection or by continuity
checking.

Fig. 1: The fuse block is located behind this access panel

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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.