Chevrolet Camaro Parts

Chevrolet Camaro Parts Questions & Answers

• Nameplate, Front
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  Q: How to service and repair the exterior trim molding/nameplate, specifically the Trans Am Door Emblem on Chevrolet Camaro?

  A: Beforeservice and repair work on the exterior trim parts you should put tape on their original position to locate the Trans Am Door Emblem. Heat the emblem/nameplate with J 25070 Heat Gun for 30 seconds while moving the tool in circles. Apply a plastic flat-bladed tool to take off the emblem from the door surface. Apply oil-free naptha or liquid alcohol to wipe away any remaining soapy water from the door surface. Stay away from touching the back of the emblem/nameplate adhesive when installing it onto its designated area. Place the emblem/nameplate overbare area and keep the following measurements: 40.0 mm (1.6 in) distance from door's edge to front edge and 14.0 mm (0.55) distance from top edge to the bottom of the paneling. Press the emblem directly onto the tape line when it is properly aligned.
• Steering Wheel
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  Q: How to replace the steering wheel on Chevrolet Camaro?

  A: To change the steering wheel, first remove the SIR module from the steering wheel. Then take off the steering wheel retaining nut and remove the horn ground lead. When connecting the J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller (J 1859-A) and J 38720 Steering Wheel Puller Bolts (J 38720) to the steering wheel, be careful so the bolts do not go through the entire length of the steering wheel hub into the SIR coil for fear of damaging it. Use the J 1859-A and J 38720 to remove the steering wheel and then remove the steering wheel horn switch. For installation, route the steering wheel SIR coil connector and install steering wheel horn switch and steering wheel. Connect the horn ground lead and install the steering wheel retaining nut tightening it to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.) Last, mount the SIR module to the steering wheel.
• Bumper Cover, Rear
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  Q: How to Ensure Proper Installation of a Bumper on Chevrolet Camaro?

  A: Changing the rear bumper fascia on a Chevrolet begins with vehicle elevation while providing adequate support. Begin the process by removing push-in retainers that are underneath the fascia, then proceed with unfastening the bumper fascia nuts and bolts. Start by decreasing the vehicle height and afterward eliminate the components including rear end finish panel and spare tire and jack. Begin by removing the upper push-in retainers on the fascia top then unfastening the harness connector rosebud clip and disconnecting the rear body wiring harness connector from the fascia wiring harness connector. The technician must now detach the rear bumper fascia from the actual vehicle. You should begin the installation process by applying the rear bumper fascia and connecting the rear body wiring harness connector to the rear fascia wiring harness connector followed by harness connector rosebud clip attachment to the fascia. After installing the upper push-in retainers, spare tire and jack, replace the rear end finish panel. After raising the vehicle for the second time install the bumper fascia bolts while tightening them to 2 N.m (18 lb in). First tighten all bumper fascia nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in) while removing these nuts after installing push-in retainers that sit underneath the fascia.
• Alternator
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  Q: How to Service and Repair an Alternator on Chevrolet Camaro?

  A: Begin generator replacement by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable followed by removing the accessory Drive Belt. The generator electrical connector becomes disconnected first before proceeding to take off the positive cable by advancing the boot down the wire followed by removal of the positive cable nut located on the generator and final cable stud removal. Start by removing the canister purge solenoid followed by the generator bolts (2, 3, 6) and then extract the generator. Place the generator in position first then secure it with generator bolts (2, 3, 6) tightening the bolts (2, 6) to 30 n.m (22 lb ft) and the bolt to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Reposition the positive cable onto the generator stud then tighten it to a torque of 22 n.m (16 lb ft) before sliding the boot across the generator stud. The process ends with attaching the electrical connector to the generator followed by reinstallation of the accessory Drive Belt and lastly connecting the negative Battery Cable.