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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 189 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFENDER REPLACEMENT - FRONTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Position the fender with the fender reinforcement to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Starting at the rearmost hole, install the fender to the wheelhouse upper flange screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender to upper flange screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 1: Fender
    G01451013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the fender to the wheelhouse upper front flange screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender to upper front flange screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Fender To Wheelhouse Upper Front Flange Screws
    G01451014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the fender to the upper hinge pillar fender bracket screw.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender to the upper hinge pillar bracket screw to 4 N.m (36 lb in).

  5. Install the fender's rear center flange to hinge pillar screw.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender to center flange screw to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  6. Install the bottom of the fender to the rocker panel screw.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender to the rocker panel screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

    Fig 3: Installing Fender To Wheelhouse Upper Front Flange Screws
    G01451015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the fender opening to the wheelhouse screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender to the wheelhouse wheel opening screws to 3 N.m (26 lb in).

    Fig 4: Installing Fender Opening To Wheelhouse Screws
    G01451016Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Align the fender to the front fascia.
  9. Install the front fascia to the fender reinforcement studs nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fascia to the fender reinforcement stud nuts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

  10. Install headlamp housing. Refer to HEADLAMP CAPSULE REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
    Fig 5: Headlamp Housing
    G01451017Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the front fascia close out panel. Refer to CLOSE OUT PANEL - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA LOWER in Bumpers.
    Fig 6: Front Fascia Close Out Panel
    G01451018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the rear inner panel.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rear inner panel bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 7: Rear Inner Panel
    G01451019Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the wheelhouse filler panel.
    Fig 8: Wheelhouse Filler Panel
    G01451020Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the fascia to skid bar bracket bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fascia to skid bar bracket bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  15. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
    Fig 9: Installing Fascia To Skid Bar Bracket Bolts
    G01451021Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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