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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 194 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSQUARTER PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR (CONVERTIBLE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the snap-in retainers to the rear of the quarter panel.
    Fig 1: Installing Snap-In Retainers To Rear Of Quarter Panel
    G01452125Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Open the folding top stowage compartment lid.
  3. Position the quarter panel to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the front screw (the front screw aligns the quarter panel front to rear).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the quarter panel upper flange screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  5. Loosely install all but the rear most two quarter panel upper flange attaching screws.
  6. Set the gap to the stowage lid.
  7. Tighten the quarter panel to the upper flange screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the quarter panel upper flange screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  8. Install the folding top stowage compartment weatherstrip.
  9. Close the folding top stowage compartment lid.
    Fig 2: Quarter Panel
    G01452126Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the rear compartment lid.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rear compartment lid hinge bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Rear Compartment Lid
    G01452127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Loosely start a screw in the upper flange rearward hole (the rearward hole aligns the quarter panel side to side).
  12. Set the lid gap and snug the screw.
  13. Install the screw in the remaining upper flange hole.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the quarter panel upper flange screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  14. Install the screws attaching the quarter panel to the door lock pillar.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the quarter panel to door lock pillar screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

    Fig 4: Installing Screws Attaching Quarter Panel To Door Lock Pillar
    G01452128Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the antenna (passenger side only).
  16. Install the antenna ground stud (passenger side only).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the antenna ground stud to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  17. Install the antenna braided ground strap, and the antenna cable strap to the antenna ground stud (passenger side only).

    Important:  Prevent the antenna ground stud from turning when tightening the stud nut.

  18. Install the nut to the antenna ground stud.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the antenna ground stud nut to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

    Fig 5: Antenna Ground Stud (Passenger Side Only)
    G01452129Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the bolts attaching the quarter panel to the rear compartment brace.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the quarter panel to the rear compartment brace bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  20. Install the nuts attaching the quarter panel to the fascia.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the quarter panel to fascia nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 6: Installing Bolts Attaching Quarter Panel To Rear Compartment Brace
    G01452130Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Position the fuel door in the fuel pocket (driver side only).
  22. Install the bolt attaching the fuel filler door to inner body panel (driver side only).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fuel filler door bolt to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 7: Installing Bolt Attaching Fuel Filler Door To Inner Body Panel
    G01452131Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the screws attaching the fuel door and quarter panel to the fuel pocket (driver side only).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fuel door to quarter panel screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 8: Installing Screws Attaching Fuel Door & Quarter Panel To Fuel Pocket
    G01452132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Install the screws attaching the quarter panel to the fuel pocket (driver side only).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fuel filler pocket screws to 1.2 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 9: Installing Screws Attaching Quarter Panel To Fuel Pocket
    G01452133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Install the bolts attaching the fascia to the quarter panel.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fascia to quarter panel bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  26. Install the side marker lamp socket to the side marker lamp.
  27. Install the outer taillamp.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the taillamp mounting screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 10: Installing Bolts Attaching Fascia To Quarter Panel
    G01452134Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Install the wheelhouse liner panel with the upper outer attaching bolt.
  29. Install the remaining upper bolts.
  30. Position the lower front corner of the wheelhouse liner panel behind the door opening finish panel and install the attaching bolt.
  31. Install the remaining wheelhouse liner panel bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the wheelhouse liner bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  32. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
    Fig 11: Wheelhouse Liner Panel
    G01452135Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  33. Install the quarter panel sealing strip.
    Fig 12: Quarter Panel Sealing Strip
    G01452136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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