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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 177 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal 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.

Open the hood.
Remove the headlamp motor/actuator cover from the knob.
Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control knob counterclockwise to raise the headlamp.

Fig 1: Removing Headlamp Motor/Actuator Cover From Knob
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Headlamp Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the headlamp bezel. Refer to HEADLAMP BEZEL REPLACEMENT .
CAUTION: Refer to HALOGEN BULB CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
Reach through the opening between the headlamp assembly and the frame rail to access the headlamp bulb/socket.
Rotate the headlamp bulb/socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp capsule.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp bulb/socket.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Headlamp Bulb/Socket
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.