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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 146 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFENDER REPLACEMENT - FRONTINSTALLATION 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 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the fender (3).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the fender bolts (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender bolts to 7 N.m (62 lb.in).

    Fig 1: Installing Front Fender & Bolts
    G01559579Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement 
  4. Install the fender center bracket (1).
  5. Install the fender center bracket bolts (2) to the body.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender center bracket bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb.in).

  6. Install the fender center bracket bolts (2) to the fender (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender center bracket bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb.in).

    Fig 2: Installing Front Fender Center Bracket & Bolts
    G01559580Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the fender insulator (1).
  8. Install the fender insulator retainers (2).
  9. Install the front fascia to the fender. Refer to FASCIA REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER (CHEVROLET) or FASCIA REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER (PONTIAC) in Bumpers.
  10. On Chevrolet vehicles, install the front side marker lamp. Refer to PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP REPLACEMENT (PONTIAC) in Lighting Systems.
    Fig 3: Installing Front Fender Insulators & Retainers
    G01559581Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the fender lower bracket (4).
  12. Install the fender lower bracket bolt (1) to the radiator side support.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender lower bracket bolt to 3 N.m (27 lb.in).

  13. Install the fender lower bracket bolt (1) to the fender.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender lower bracket bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb.in).

  14. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement 
  15. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  16. Install the side hood bumper. Refer to Hood Bumper Replacement - Side 
  17. Install the side rear seal. Refer to Seal Replacement - Hood Rear Side 
  18. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement 
    Fig 4: Installing Front Fascia From Front Fender
    G01559582Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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