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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 189 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWHEELHOUSE FILLER REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation 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.

Position the filler panel over the wheelhouse panel and behind the fender wheel opening flange.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the bolts attaching the filler panel to the wheelhouse panel.
Tighten

Tighten the filler panel to the wheelhouse bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 1: Installing Bolts Attaching Filler Panel To Wheelhouse Panel
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the bolts attaching the fender wheel opening to the filler panel.
Tighten

Tighten the fender wheel opening to the filler panel bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Bolts Attaching Fender Wheel Opening To Filler Panel
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the bolts attaching the filler panel to the frame rail bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the filler panel to the frame rail bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Bolts Attaching Filler Panel To Frame Rail Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the filler panel to the lower fender flange bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the filler panel to the lower fender flange bolt to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 4: Installing Filler Panel To Lower Fender Flange Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.