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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 146 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINEINSTALLATION 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. Position the right engine splash shield to the lower flange of the engine compartment side rail.
  2. Align the holes in the engine splash shield to the holes in the outboard side engine compartment side rail.
  3. Install the push-in retainers (1) to the right engine splash shield.
  4. Connect the clips to the electrical harness.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the screws (3) to the right engine splash shield (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the engine splash shield screws to 2 N.m (18 lb.in).

    Fig 1: Installing Right Engine Splash Shield
    G01559602Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the push-in retainers to the left engine splash shield.
  7. Connect the clips to the electrical harness.
  8. Install the screws (2) to the left engine splash shield (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the engine splash shield screws to 2 N.m (18 lb.in).

    Fig 2: Left Engine Splash Shield
    G01559603Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the right fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement 
  10. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
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