Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Electrical Connector To Circuit Board
    GM183253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Twist to install the bulb/socket to the IPC.
  2. Tilt the circuit board back toward its mounting position.

    Tilt the board slowly, and make sure the flat wires do not become kinked or loose.

  3. Connect the chime connector to the circuit board.
  4. Tilt the circuit board the rest of the way to its mounting position.
  5. Snap the circuit board tabs into place.
  6. Install the circuit board retaining screws.
  7. Connect the (side) electrical connector to the circuit board.
  8. Fig 2: Electrical Connectors To IPC Printed Circuit Board
    GM183249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Position the IPC rear cover.
  10. Snap the IPC rear cover into place.
  11. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  12. Install the IPC rear cover retaining screws.

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the IPC rear cover retaining screws to 0.7 N.m (6 lb in).

  13. Connect the electrical connectors to the circuit board.
  14. Fig 3: UV Inverter Electrical Connectors
    GM183245Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the UV inverter to the IPC rear cover.

    Align the UV inverter onto the rear cover alignment pins.

  16. Install the UV inverter mounting screws.

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the UV inverter mounting screws to 0.7 N.m (6 lb in).

  17. Connect the UV inverter electrical connectors.
  18. Fig 4: UV Inverter Wiring Covers
    GM183243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the UV inverter wiring covers.
    1. Align the covers on the alignment pins.
    2. Snap the covers into place.
  20. Install the IPC to the vehicle. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) ReplacementΒ .
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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