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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 139 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION 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.
  1. Install the headlamp bulb/socket to the headlamp.
  2. Install the headlamp bulb/socket retainer ring to the headlamp.
  3. Install the headlamp adjuster mechanism to the headlamp housing, if necessary.
  4. Install the bolts to the headlamp adjuster mechanism, if required. Tighten the headlamp adjuster mechanism bolts to 6 N.m (53 in lbs).
  5. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp.
  6. Position the headlamp to the headlamp mounting panel and lower mounting bracket.
  7. Install the bolts (6) from the headlamp. Tighten the headlamp bolts (6) to 10 N.m (89 in lbs).
  8. Install the hood close out filler panel.
  9. Check and adjust the headlamp aim as necessary. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .
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