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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 182 (INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES, AND CONSOLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBRACKET REPLACEMENT - STEERING COLUMNREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
    CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT  . 
  4. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY .
  5. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER .
  6. Remove the ignition switch housing bracket and reposition the ignition switch. Refer to IGNITION SWITCH HOUSING BRACKET REPLACEMENT .
  7. Release the ignition switch and hazard warning switch wiring harness retainers from the driver knee bolster bracket.
    IMPORTANT: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fit during installation.
  8. Mark the location of the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) DISASSEMBLY PRECAUTIONS .
  9. Remove the retaining screws from the driver knee bolster bracket.
  10. Remove the driver knee bolster bracket.
    Fig 1: Removing Driver Knee Bolster Bracket
    G01453936Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the left lower closeout panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
  12. Tilt the steering wheel to the lowest position.
  13. Remove the upper and lower nuts retaining the steering column to the steering column bracket. Carefully rest the steering column on the I/P lower support beam. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
  14. Remove the left windshield side garnish molding. Refer to WINDSHIELD SIDE GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
  15. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
  16. Remove the outlet duct from the left side window defogger.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Bose® Module Electrical/Audio Connector
    G01453937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the instrument panel cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT .
  18. Disconnect the Bose® module electrical/audio connector, if equipped.
    IMPORTANT: The Bose® module is only held in place by retaining bolts. Support the module upon removal.
  19. If the vehicle is equipped with a Bose® player, remove the bolts mounting the Bose® module to the steering column bracket
  20. Remove the Bose® module.
    Fig 3: Removing Bose® Module
    G01453938Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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