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

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Lower the IP accessory trim plate over the shifter and under the parking brake lever.

    Position the shift control boot (M/T) as during removal and insert the boot up through the shifter opening in the accessory trim plate.

    Fig 1: Installing Accessory Trim Plate
    G01453868Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the cigar lighter.
    Fig 2: Connecting Electrical Connector To Cigar Lighter
    G01453869Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the trim plate into position.

    Align the locator tabs and the locking tabs to the slots.

  4. Begin to install the upper locator tabs and the upper locking tabs, then work downward to install the remaining tabs.

    Install the rear of the trim plate onto the driveline tunnel studs.

    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the accessory trim plate retaining screws.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the IP accessory trim plate retaining screw next to cigar lighter to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
    • Tighten the IP accessory trim plate retaining screw behind ashtray to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
    • Tighten the IP accessory trim plate retaining screw in grille opening to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
      Fig 3: Installing Accessory Trim Plate
      G01453870Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the accessory trim plate grille.

    Position the grille, then push to secure.

  7. Install the ashtray.
    Fig 4: Installing Accessory Trim Plate Grille
    G01453871Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
  9. Align the shift control boot to the IP accessory trim plate opening, then press to lock the boot retaining tabs.
  10. Adjust the shape of the boot for appearance, if necessary.
  11. Shift the transmission into PARK (A/T), or REVERSE (M/T).
  12. Release the parking brake.
    Fig 5: Installing Shift Control Boot
    G01453872Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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