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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 200 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE 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 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the new cable in the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the ground stud through the negative cable and into the engine block.
Tighten: Tighten the negative battery cable ground stud to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 1: View Of Battery Tray Retaining Bolt
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Position the engine wire harness retainer onto the ground stud.

Fig 2: Aligning Wire Harness Retainer
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Install the wire harness retainer onto the stud.
Tighten: Tighten the wire harness retainer nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

Fig 3: Locating Wire Harness Retainer Nut
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Install the bolt to retain negative battery cable to battery tray.
Tape the cables together at the battery tray.

Fig 4: View Of Taped Battery Cables
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Tape the cables together at the transmission electrical plug.

Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Electrical Plug
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Install air cleaner resonator and outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .

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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.