Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1982 PontiacFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Pontiac: 1982
- 6000
- Bonneville
- Firebird
- Grand Prix
- J2000
- Phoenix
- T1000 L4-98 1.6L
- 6000
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN R
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X
- Base, 2D Coupe, 4.3L Eng VIN T
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5L Eng VIN R
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8L Eng VIN X
- Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3L Eng VIN T
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN R
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X
- LE, 2D Coupe, 4.3L Eng VIN T
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5L Eng VIN R
- LE, 4D Sedan, 4.3L Eng VIN T
- Bonneville
- Base, 4D Sedan, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31
- Base, 4D Sedan, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2
- Base, 4D Sedan, 4.1L Eng VIN 4
- Base, 4D Sedan, 5.7L Eng VIN N
- Base, 4D Wagon, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31
- Base, 4D Wagon, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2
- Base, 4D Wagon, 4.1L Eng VIN 4
- Base, 4D Wagon, 5.7L Eng VIN N
- Brougham, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31
- Brougham, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2
- Brougham, 4.1L Eng VIN 4
- Brougham, 5.7L Eng VIN N
- Firebird
- Base, 2.5L Eng VIN 2
- Base, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Automatic Trans
- Base, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Standard Trans
- Base, 5.0L Eng VIN H
- SE, 2.5L Eng VIN 2, Automatic Trans
- SE, 2.5L Eng VIN 2, Standard Trans
- SE, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Automatic Trans
- SE, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Standard Trans
- SE, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans
- SE, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans
- Trans Am, 5.0L Eng VIN 7
- Trans Am, 5.0L Eng VIN H
- Grand Prix
- Base, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31
- Base, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2
- Base, 4.1L Eng VIN 4
- Base, 5.7L Eng VIN N
- Brougham, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31
- Brougham, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2
- Brougham, 4.1L Eng VIN 4
- LJ, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31
- LJ, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2
- LJ, 4.1L Eng VIN 4
- LJ, 5.7L Eng VIN N
- J2000
- Base, 2D Coupe, 1.8L Eng VIN 0
- Base, 2D Coupe, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans
- Base, 2D Coupe, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Standard Trans
- Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8L Eng VIN 0
- Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans
- Base, 4D Sedan, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Standard Trans
- Base, 4D Wagon, 1.8L Eng VIN 0
- Base, 4D Wagon, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans
- Base, 4D Wagon, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Standard Trans
- LE, 2D Coupe, 1.8L Eng VIN 0
- LE, 2D Coupe, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans
- LE, 2D Coupe, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Standard Trans
- LE, 4D Sedan, 1.8L Eng VIN 0
- LE, 4D Sedan, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans
- LE, 4D Sedan, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Standard Trans
- S, 2D Coupe, 1.8L Eng VIN 0
- S, 2D Coupe, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans
- S, 2D Coupe, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Standard Trans
- S, 2D Hatchback, 1.8L Eng VIN 0
- S, 2D Hatchback, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans
- S, 2D Hatchback, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Standard Trans
- S, 4D Sedan, 1.8L Eng VIN 0
- S, 4D Sedan, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans
- S, 4D Sedan, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Standard Trans
- S, 4D Wagon, 1.8L Eng VIN 0
- S, 4D Wagon, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans
- S, 4D Wagon, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Standard Trans
- SE, 1.8L Eng VIN 0
- SE, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans
- SE, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Standard Trans
- Phoenix
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN R, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 125/M34
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN R, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 125C/MD9
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN R, Standard Trans
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 125/M34
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 125C/MD9
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD M19
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD MY8
- Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN R, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 125/M34
- Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN R, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 125C/MD9
- Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN R, Standard Trans
- Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 125/M34
- Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 125C/MD9
- Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD M19
- Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD MY8
- LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN R, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 125/M34
- LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN R, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 125C/MD9
- LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN R, Standard Trans
- LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 125/M34
- LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 125C/MD9
- LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD M19
- LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD MY8
- LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN R, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 125/M34
- LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN R, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 125C/MD9
- LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN R, Standard Trans
- LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 125/M34
- LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 125C/MD9
- LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD M19
- LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD MY8
- SJ, 2D Coupe, Trans Mfr CD 125/M34
- SJ, 2D Coupe, Trans Mfr CD 125C/MD9
- SJ, 4D Hatchback, Trans Mfr CD 125/M34
- SJ, 4D Hatchback, Trans Mfr CD 125C/MD9
- T1000
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.