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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 215 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSPOILER REPLACEMENT - REAR (CHEVROLET)INSTALLATION 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 spoiler on the rear compartment lid.
Push firmly on the outboard edges of the spoiler to seat the spoiler into the grommets on the rear compartment lid.

Fig 1: Installing Rear Compartment Lid Spoiler
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Pull gently on the wire harness of the spoiler in order to seat the grommet.
Connect the wire harness connector (1) to the spoiler.

Fig 2: Connecting Rear Compartment Lid Spoiler Wire Harness Connector
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the spoiler nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
Install the spoiler bolts (4).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Rear Compartment Lid Spoiler Nuts
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.