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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 228 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINEREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal 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.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Use J 38778  to remove the push-in retainer (3) holding the left engine splash shield to the lower flange of the engine compartment side rail. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  4. Remove the screws (2) from the left engine splash shield.
    Fig 1: Removing Left Engine Splash Shield Screws
    GM744930Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the clips holding the electrical harness.
  6. Remove the left splash shield.
  7. Use J 38778  to remove the push-in retainers (1) holding the right engine splash shield to the lower flange of the engine compartment side rail. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  8. Remove the right fender liner as required. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  9. Remove the screws (3) from the right engine splash shield.
    Fig 2: Removing Right Engine Splash Shield Push-In Retainers
    GM744904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the clips to the electrical harness.
  11. Remove the right engine splash shield from the lower flange of the engine compartment side rail.
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