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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 137 (ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSEXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT (2.4L)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install a new exhaust manifold gasket.
Install the exhaust manifold.
Install the exhaust manifold nuts.
Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to 13 N.m (115 in lbs).
Install oil level indicator tube and indicator.
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield and bolts.
Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 14 N.m (124 in lbs).

Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield

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Install cruise control module.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Install the flex decoupler to exhaust manifold bolts. Tighten the flex decoupler to exhaust manifold bolts to 35 N.m (26 ft lbs).
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the Oxygen sensor (O2S) connector.

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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.