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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 228 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHOOD LATCH SUPPORT 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 hood latch support (1) in the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Install the lower bolts (4) to the hood latch support.
Tighten: Tighten the hood latch support lower bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
Install the upper bolts (2) to the hood latch support.
Tighten: Tighten the hood latch support upper bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 1: Installing Upper & Lower Hood Latch Support Bolts
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Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement .
Engage the air bag sensor. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 1 .
Install the hood latch cover. Refer to Hood Latch Cover Replacement .
Install the hood close out filler panel. Refer to Hood Close Out Filler Replacement .

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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.