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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 193 (INTERIOR TRIM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCARPET REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL 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.

Remove the seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT (POWER) or SEAT REPLACEMENT (MANUAL) in Seats.

Fig 1: Seat
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Remove the door sill trim plate. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT .

Fig 2: Door Sill Trim Plate
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Remove the accelerator pedal stop bracket.

Fig 3: Accelerator Pedal Stop Bracket
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Remove the driver foot rest.

Fig 4: Driver Foot Rest
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Remove the floor kick-up panel from the passenger side only. Refer to KICK-UP PANEL REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR .

Fig 5: Removing Floor Kick-Up Panel From Passenger Side
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Pull the carpet back and disconnect the air duct from the passenger side only.
Pull the intermediate carpet from under lock pillar trim and reposition up out of the way.
Pull the carpet from under the instrument panel and accessory trim plate.
Pull the seat electrical connector down through the carpet, if equipped.
Remove the carpet.
Remove the carpet air outlet, if necessary, by turning the air outlet counterclockwise.

Fig 6: Carpet Air Outlet
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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.