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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMSREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONPOWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULEREMOVAL & INSTALLATION
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal & Installation

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal & Installation
CAUTION: To prevent electrostatic discharge, DO NOT touch Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector pins or components on circuit board.
  1. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and wait at least 10 seconds. Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove right side splash shield. Remove horn. Disconnect Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connectors. Remove PCM bolts. Slide PCM out of bracket.
  2. To install, ensure service number on new PCM is same as service number on old PCM (or updated number). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten PCM harness connector screws to 71 INCH lbs. (8 N.m). Connect negative battery cable. Reprogram PCM. SeeCOMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION. For 2002, see COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
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