1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO light

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Fig. 7: Low-beam headlight pattern alignment

Fig. 8: High-beam headlight pattern alignment
4. If neither beam on one side is working, and if another like-sized vehicle is
available, park the sec ond one in the exact spot where the vehicle was
and mark the beams using the same-si de light. Then switch the vehicles
so the one to be aimed is back in the or iginal spot. It must be parked no
closer to or farther away from the wall than the second vehicle.
5. Perform any necessary repairs, but ma ke sure the vehicle is not moved,
or is returned to the exact spot from which the lights were marked. Turn
the headlights ON and adjust the beams to matc h the marks on the wall.
6. Have the headlight adjustment c hecked as soon as possible by a
reputable repair shop.

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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. 4: Once the filler panel has been remo ved, the front side marker light can
be replaced
REAR MARKER LIGHTS 1. Open the hatch.
2. Remove the fasteners from the rear trim panel.
3. Remove the trim panel.
4. Remove the socket from the lens assembly.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket.
6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Fig. 5: Exploded view of the side marker lamp assembly
REAR TURN SIGNAL, BRAKE AND PARKING LIGHTS

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1. Remove the rear com
partment trim assembly.
2. Remove the plastic wing nuts from the tail lamp assembly.
3. Remove the tail lamp assembly.
4. Remove the socket(s) from the assembly.
5. Remove the bulb(s) from the socket(s).
6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Fig. 6: Remove the tail light bezel attaching screws

Fig. 7: There are attaching scr ews hidden in the rear corner

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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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4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Fig. 10: Third brake light on 1991-1992 models

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DOME LIGHT
1. Remove the courtesy lamp fuse.
2. Remove the lens by gently squeezing the edge and pulling down.
3. Remove the bulb.
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Fig. 11: Dome lamp assembly

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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