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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 179 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCOAXIAL CABLE 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.
  1. Remove the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Remove the ignition switch bezel.

    Carefully pull from the top to unsnap.

  5. Remove the ignition switch retaining bolts.
    Fig 1: Ignition Switch Retaining Bolts
    G01453629Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the ignition switch from the ignition switch housing bracket and reposition the switch.

    Reposition the ignition switch to better access the coaxial cable.

  7. Remove the screws retaining the radio control to the IP center support bracket.
  8. Begin to remove the radio control from the center support bracket in order to access the coaxial cable.
    Fig 2: Removing Screws Retaining Radio Control To IP Center Support Bracket
    G01453630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the radio control coaxial cable from the radio control.
  10. Separate the radio control coaxial cable from the IP wiring harness along the IP lower support beam.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Radio Control Coaxial Cable From Radio Control
    G01453631Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the IP left lower insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  12. Remove the coaxial cable from the insulation tape along the hinge pillar.
    Fig 4: Removing Coaxial Cable From Insulation Tape Along Hinge Pillar
    G01453632Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the left door sill plate. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
  14. Remove the left lock pillar trim. Refer to TRIM REPLACEMENT - LOCK PILLAR (UPPER CONVERTIBLE) or TRIM REPLACEMENT - LOCK PILLAR (COUPE) or TRIM REPLACEMENT - LOCK PILLAR (LOWER CONVERTIBLE AND HARD TOP) in Interior Trim.
  15. Disconnect the radio control coaxial cable from the antenna module.
  16. Release the IP wiring harness from the body retaining clips.
  17. Remove the IP wiring harness push-in retainers from the floor panel support.
  18. Separate the radio control coaxial cable from the front windshield antenna coaxial cable and the IP wiring harness.
  19. Remove the radio control coaxial cable.
    Fig 5: Releasing IP Wiring Harness From Body Retaining Clips
    G01453633Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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