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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 290 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFENDER REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL 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 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Wheelhouse Filler Panel
    GM71292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the wheelhouse filler panel.
    4. Fig 2: Rear Inner Panel
    GM154683Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the rear inner panel.
    5. Fig 3: Fender Opening To Wheelhouse Bolt
    GM71256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the fender opening to the wheelhouse bolt.
    6. Fig 4: Fender & Fender Rear Center Flange Bolts
    GM71258Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the fender to the rocker panel bolt.
  7. Remove the fender rear center flange to the hinge pillar bolt.
    8. Fig 5: Fascia Front Close-Out Panel
    GM63701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the fascia front close-out panel. Refer to Close Out Panel - Front Bumper Fascia Lower in Bumpers and Fascias.
    9. Fig 6: Fascia To Skid Bar Bracket Bolts
    GM63693Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolts attaching the fascia to the skid bar.
  10. Remove the headlamp housing. Refer to Headlamp Capsule Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
    12. Fig 7: Fender To Wheelhouse Upper Front Flange Bolts
    GM71260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the fender to the wheelhouse upper front flange bolts.
    13. Fig 8: Fascia To Fender Reinforcement Studs Nuts
    GM71261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the fascia to the fender reinforcement studs nuts.
    14. Fig 9: Fender & Fender Rear Center Flange Bolts
    GM71258Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the fender to the upper hinge pillar fender bracket bolt.
    15. Fig 10: Fender To Upper Wheelhouse Flange Screws
    GM71264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the fender to the upper wheelhouse flange screws.
  16. Remove the fender.
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