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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 208 (INTERIOR TRIM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHEADLINER 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.
    NOTE: Use care when removing or installing the headliner. Excessive bending will damage the headliner.
  1. Install the dome lamp assembly (7) to the headliner (1), if required.
  2. Position the headliner (1) in the vehicle.
  3. Connect the coaxial cable connectors (2) to the digital radio antenna, if equipped.
  4. Position the headliner (1) to the vehicle roof.
  5. Install the push-in retainers (5) to the headliner (1).
    Fig 1: Installing Headliner Push-In Retainers
    GM877982Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If the vehicle is equipped with a GPS sensor, perform the following procedure:
    1. Connect the coaxial cable connector to the GPS sensor.
    2. Install the rosebud clips retaining the GPS sensor coaxial cable harness (9) to the upper rear quarter panel.
  7. If the vehicle is equipped with a digital radio, perform the following procedure:
    1. Connect the coaxial cable connector to the digital radio receiver.
    2. Install the rosebud clips retaining the coaxial cable harness (10) to the upper rear quarter panel and the rear shelf.
  8. Connect the electrical connector (4) for the rear view mirror, if required.
  9. If equipped with OnStar® perform the following procedure:
    1. Connect the coaxial cable connector (8) for the OnStar® cellular antenna.
    2. Route the OnStar® coaxial cable harness (3) through the opening along the windshield pillar.
    3. Install the rosebud clips retaining the OnStar® coaxial cable harness (3) to the windshield pillar.
    4. Connect the coaxial cable connectors to the OnStar® module.
  10. Route the dome lamp wire harness (6) through the opening in the windshield pillar.

    On the Cavalier install the I/P carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement (Chevrolet) or Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement (Pontiac) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

  11. Install the rosebud clips retaining the dome lamp wire harness (6) to the windshield pillar.
  12. Connect the electrical connector (2) for the dome lamp wire harness (1) located on the I/P lower tie bar (4) by the BCM.
    Fig 2: Connecting Dome Lamp Wire Harness Electrical Connector
    GM872225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the sunroof power switch, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement in Roof.
  14. Install the finish lace to the sunroof opening trim, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Finishing Lace Replacement .
  15. On the coupe install the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter .
  16. On the sedan perform the following procedure:
    1. Install the upper rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper .
    2. Install the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar .
  17. Install the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar .
  18. Install the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  19. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
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