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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 177 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHEADLAMP BEZEL 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 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important:  The headlamp bezel has a tab (3) which fits into a retaining clip (2) on the underside of the headlamp opening door (1). Observe caution when installing the headlamp bezel.

  1. Pull the rear sides of the bezel out slightly.
  2. Position the headlamp bezel to the headlamp, inserting the bezel tab (3) into the retaining clip (2) on the underside of the headlamp opening door (1).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the screws to the side of the headlamp bezel.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the headlamp bezel retaining screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 1: Installing Screws To Side Of Headlamp Bezel
    G01453322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector to the forward lamp wiring harness.
  5. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control knob clockwise to lower the headlamp.
  6. Install the rear screw to the headlamp bezel.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the headlamp bezel retaining screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 2: Connecting Headlamp Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    G01453323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the motor/actuator knob cover.
  8. Close the hood.
    Fig 3: Motor/Actuator Knob Cover
    G01453324Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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