1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO Repair Guide

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8. Label and unplug the spark
plug wires at the cap.
9. Mark the distributor position and remove it.
10. Unplug the injector wiring harness.
11. Remove the left side runner-to-plenum bolts.
12. Remove the left side runner-to-manifold bolts.
13. Remove the right side runner-to-plenum bolts.
14. Remove the right side runner-to-manifold bolts.
15. Remove the EGR solenoid, if necessary.
16. Remove the right side manifold-to-runner bolt.
17. Remove the plenum, right side runners and gaskets. Discard the gaskets.
18. Remove the left side manifold-to-runner bolt.
19. Remove the left side runners and gaskets. Discard the gaskets.
20. Disconnect the upper radiator hos e from the thermostat housing.
21. Remove the EGR valve, if necessary.
22. Unplug any other electrical or hose connections, as necessary.
23. Remove the intake manifold bolts.
24. Remove the intake manifold and gaskets. Discard the gaskets.
To install: 25. Apply a
3/16 in. (5mm) bead of RTV sealant on the front and rear ridges of
the block. Make sure the surfaces are clean.
26. Install the new gaskets on the cylinder heads. Hold the gaskets in place by extending the RTV bead up onto the gasket ends.
27. Install the intake manifold.
Sealing of the intake mani fold to the "V" of the engine is obtained by employing
an intermediate torque specification to a ll the attaching bolts, alternately, in the
proper sequence. This step is used to rock the manifold into place before
applying the final torque figur e. Failure to follow this two-step procedure can
result in possible leaks.
28. Install the intake manifold attach ing bolts. Tighten them, using the proper
sequence, to 89 in lbs. (10 Nm).
29. Final torque the bolts, using the proper sequence, to 35 ft lbs. (47 Nm\
).
30. Install the EGR valve using a new gasket.
31. Connect the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
32. Install new gaskets on the runner s and intake manifold. Make sure the
gasket sealing surfaces are clean.
33. Install the left side runners and finger-tighten the runner-to-manifold
bolts.
34. Install the left side manifold-to-runner bolt. Torque to 25 ft lbs. (34 Nm).
35. Install the right side runners. Fi nger-tighten the runner-to-manifold and
manifold-to-runner bolts.
36. Install the plenum and t he runner-to-plenum bolts.
37. Tighten the runner-to-manifold bolts to 25 ft lbs. (34 Nm). Start in the
center and work outwards.
38. Tighten the right side manifold-to -runner bolt to 25 ft lbs. (34 Nm).

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39. Tighten the runner to plenum bolts to
25 ft lbs. (34 Nm). Start in the
center and work outwards.
40. Install the distributor.
41. Connect the fuel lines.
42. Install the EGR valve solenoid.
43. Connect the control cables to the throttle body.
44. Connect all remaining hose and wiring connections.
45. Fill the cooling system.
46. Connect the negative battery cable.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
EXCEPT 2.5L ENGINES

Fig. 1: Exhaust manifold bolts for most V6 engines up to 1992

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Fig. 2: Exhaust manifold bolts for most V8 engines up to 1992

Fig. 3: On some engines, the bolts are held by lock tabs

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Fig. 4: Removing the attaching bolts

Fig. 5: Disconnecting the oxygen sensor

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Fig. 6: Removing the exhaust manifold
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner on carbureted engines.
3. If applicable, remove the ai r cleaner pre-heater shroud.
4. Disconnect the air injecti on reaction pipes, if equipped.
5. Unplug the oxygen sensor connector.
6. Label and unplug the spark plug wires.
7. Remove the spark plug wire heat shields, if equipped.
8. Remove any components which may interfere with removal.
9. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the manifold and hang it from the
frame out of the way.
10. On some engines, it will be necessary to bend the locktabs from the bolt.
Remove the end bolts, then the center bolts. Remove the manifold.
A thin wall 6-point socket, sharpened at the leading edge and tapped onto the
head of the bolt, simplifies bending the locktabs.
To install:
11. Make sure the mating surfaces are clean.
12. Install a new gasket, if applicable.
13. Position the exhaust manifold onto the engine. Torque the attaching bolts
to:
• 1982-1992 V6 engines: 25 ft lbs. (34 Nm)
• 1982-1992 V8 engines: 26 ft lbs. (35 Nm)
14. Bend the locktabs over the bolts.
15. Connect the exhaust pipe to the manifold.

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16. Install all components removed.
17. Connect the oxygen sensor.
18. Install the spark plug wire heat shields.
19. Connect the spark plug wires.
20. If equipped, install the air
cleaner pre-heater shroud.
21. If equipped, connect the air injection reaction pipes.
22. Connect the battery.
2.5L ENGINE

Fig. 7: Exhaust manifold bol t torque sequence for 2.5L engine
1. Disconnect the negative batte ry cable at the battery.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly , be sure to mark any disconnected
hoses for proper reinstallation.

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3. Unplug the oxygen sensor and disconnect the exhaust pipe from the
exhaust manifold.
4. Remove the engine oil level dipstick and tube.
5. Remove the exhaust manifold atta ching bolts and remove the manifold.
To install: 6. Position the exhaust manifold onto the engine with a new gasket. Torque
the bolts, following the correct sequenc e, to 44 ft lbs. (60 Nm).
7. Install the engine oil level dipstick tube and dipstick.
8. Connect the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold.
9. Engage the oxygen sensor connector.
10. Install the air cleaner assembly and connecting hoses.
11. Connect the negative battery cable at the battery.
RADIATOR
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Removing radiator upper shield bolts

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Fig. 2: Removing radiator upper shield

Fig. 3: Unplugging the fan connector