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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 182 (INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES, AND CONSOLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBRACKET REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CENTER SUPPORTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the SDM to the center support bracket. Refer to SENSING & DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) in SIR.
  2. Install the HVAC control to the center support bracket.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the HVAC control retaining screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

    Fig 1: Installing HVAC Control To Center Support Bracket
    G01453925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Align the radio control locator to the center support bracket locator hole, then push to install the radio control.
    Fig 2: Installing Radio Control To Center Support Bracket
    G01453926Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the radio control retaining screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

    Fig 3: Installing Radio Control Retaining Screws
    G01453927Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the ignition switch housing bracket to the center support bracket as marked prior to removal.
  7. Install the bolts that secure the ignition switch housing bracket to the center support bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  8. Install the center support bracket to the vehicle.
  9. Install the I/P wiring harness to the center support bracket as noted prior to removal.
    Fig 4: Installing Ignition Switch Housing Bracket To Center Support Bracket
    G01453928Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Secure the I/P wiring harness retainer and the parking brake connector clip to the center support bracket.
  11. Connect the HVAC control electrical connectors and the vacuum harness connectors (C60).
  12. Connect the radio control electrical/audio connectors and the coaxial cable connectors.
    Fig 5: Connecting Electrical Connectors To Instrument Panel Center Support Bracket
    G01453929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the center support bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
  14. Install the left bolt to secure the center support bracket to the I/P lower support beam.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    Fig 6: Installing Left Bolt To Secure The Center Support Bracket To The I/P Lower Support Beam
    G01453930Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Position the ignition switch housing bracket to the steering column bracket as marked prior to removal.
  16. Install the bolt to secure the ignition switch housing bracket to the steering column bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

  17. Install the left bolt to secure the center support bracket to the driveline tunnel.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    Fig 7: Installing Left Bolt To Secure The Center Support Bracket To The Driveline Tunnel
    G01453931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the right bolt to secure the center support bracket to the I/P lower support beam.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    Fig 8: Installing right Bolt To Secure The Center Support Bracket To The I/P Lower Support Beam
    G01453932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the bolts to secure the center support bracket to the passenger knee bolster bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  20. Install the right bolts to secure the center support bracket to the driveline tunnel.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    Fig 9: Installing Right Bolts To Secure The Center Support Bracket To The Driveline Tunnel
    G01453933Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Position and install the ignition switch to the ignition switch housing bracket. Refer to IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT .
  22. Connect the SDM electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Connecting SDM Electrical Connector
    G01453934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the CPA to the SDM electrical connector.
  24. Install the park/lock control cable (A/T). Refer to PARK LOCK CABLE REPLACEMENT in Automatic Transmission.
  25. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
  26. Install the I/P passenger compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) .
  27. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER .
  28. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY .
  29. Install the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
  30. Connect the negative battery cable.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  31. Program the transmitters. Refer to TRANSMITTER SYNCHRONIZATION and TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING in Keyless Entry.
  32. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
    Fig 11: Installing CPA To SDM Electrical Connector
    G01453935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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