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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 182 (INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES, AND CONSOLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBRACKET REPLACEMENT - SIRINSTALLATION 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 knee bolster bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the retaining bolts which secure the knee bolster bracket to the SIR bracket.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 1: Installing Knee Bolster Bracket
    G01453963Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the SIR module (1) to the SIR bracket (2) as marked prior to removal.
  4. Install the SIR module retaining nuts (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing SIR Module To SIR Bracket
    G01453964Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the SIR bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
    Fig 3: Installing SIR Bracket
    G01453965Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the bolts which secure the SIR bracket to the I/P upper and lower support beams.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 4: Installing SIR Bracket Retainers
    G01453966Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Position the knee bolster bracket to the center support bracket as marked prior to removal.
  8. Install the bolts which secure the knee bolster bracket to the center support bracket.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 5: Installing Bolts Which Secure Knee Bolster Bracket To Center Support Bracket
    G01453967Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the SIR module electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Connecting SIR Module Electrical Connector
    G01453968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Secure the electrical connector retainer to the SIR bracket.
  11. Install the CPA to the SIR module electrical connector.
  12. Secure the I/P harness retainer to the SIR bracket along the hinge pillar. Insert the I/P compartment lamp electrical connector down through the opening in the top of the SIR bracket.
  13. Install the right side window defogger outlet duct.
  14. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
  15. Adjust the fit of the SIR module to the I/P upper trim pad, if necessary.
  16. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) .
  17. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER  . 
  18. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY .
  19. Install the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
  20. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
    Fig 7: Securing Electrical Connector Retainer To SIR Bracket
    G01453969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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