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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 170 (BATTERY)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDUREINSTALLATION 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 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Important:  Clean any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery terminal.

  1. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the battery negative terminal bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  2. Unlock the Theftlock® radio (if applicable).
  3. Program the radio stations back into the radio as recorded at the beginning of the procedure.
  4. Set the clock to the current time. Refer to RADIO/AUDIO SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION in Entertainment.
    Fig 1: Connecting Battery Negative Cable To Battery
    G01971878Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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