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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000CAVALIER BASE, 4D SEDAN, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 197 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHEADLAMP CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the passenger side front floor kick up panel cover to access the instrument panel (IP) electrical center.
    Fig 1: Passenger Side Front Floor Kick Up Panel Cover
    G01453241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the headlamp circuit breaker from the IP electrical center.
  3. Open the hood.
    Fig 2: Removing Headlamp Circuit Breaker From IP Electrical Center
    G01453242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Raise the RH headlamp manually.
  5. Turn the headlamp motor/actuator manual control knob counterclockwise to raise the headlamp.
  6. Disconnect the RH headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting RH Headlamp Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    G01453243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  8. Remove the front fascia lower closeout panel. Refer to CLOSE OUT PANEL - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA LOWER in Bumpers.
  9. Release the brake caliper cooling duct from the front fascia and reposition the duct.
    Fig 4: Releasing Brake Caliper Cooling Duct From Front Fascia
    G01453244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the headlamp control module.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors From Headlamp Control Module
    G01453245Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the nuts mounting the module to the headlamp bracket.
  12. Remove the module from the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Removing Module From Vehicle
    G01453246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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