The service and repair manual for the 1982 Pontiac Firebird — 5.0L V8 and 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 and 2.5L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Pontiac published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.0L V8 — OHV 2.8L V6 — OHV 2.5L I4 — 151 cu in 2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Trans Am Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · S/E Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 5 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 Firebird manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 44
- General Information 1,751
- Accessories & Equipment 495
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 110
- Body & Frame 161
- Maintenance 72
- Brakes 125
- Restraints 14
- Drivelines & Axles 74
- Steering 308
- Electrical 752
- Suspension 107
- Engine Mechanical 328
- Transmission 25
- Engine Performance 293
- Horizon, Omni & 24
- Dodge 400
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 Firebird
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 82V076000Consequence of defect: fire and personal injury could result if introduced to an ignition source.
- Seat Belts — front › anchorage · 82V089000Consequence of defect: in the event of an accident, personal injury or death may result from a fail.
Owners have filed 5 complaints and Pontiac has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1982 Firebird. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 Firebird manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 Firebird?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 5.0L V8 and 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 and 2.5L I4 across the Trans Am Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, S/E Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.
What 1982 Firebird problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1982 Firebird, covering fuel system, gasoline, seat belts. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Pontiac dealers.
Does it include 1982 Firebird wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1982 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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