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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 182 (INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES, AND CONSOLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) INDICATOR LAMP 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 instrument panel cluster (IPC) from the vehicle. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the ultra-violet (UV) inverter wiring covers; unsnap.
    Fig 1: Removing Ultra-Violet Inverter Wiring Cover
    G01453987Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the UV inverter electrical connectors.
  4. Remove the UV inverter mounting screws.
  5. Remove the UV inverter.
    Fig 2: Removing Ultra-Violet Inverter
    G01453988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the IPC printed circuit board.
  7. Remove the IPC rear cover retaining screws.
  8. Remove the rear cover; unsnap.
    Fig 3: Removing Instrument Panel Cluster Rear Cover
    G01453989Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the (side) electrical connector from the circuit board.
  10. Remove the circuit board retaining screws.
  11. Tilt the circuit board up slightly.
  12. Unsnap the circuit board tabs and lift slowly.
  13. Disconnect the chime connector from the circuit board.
  14. Tilt the circuit board out of the way.

    Tilt the board slowly and make sure the flat wires do not become kinked or loose.

  15. Twist to remove the appropriate bulb/socket from the IPC.
    Fig 4: Removing Bulb/Socket From Instrument Panel Cluster
    G01453990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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