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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 336 (BATTERY)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL 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 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Holding Two Cables Together At Retainer

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
Remove air intake duct and resonator. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls.
Cut the tape holding the two cables together at the retainer on the battery tray.
Cut the tape holding the two cables together near the transmission electrical plug.

Fig 2: Locating Holding Two Cables
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Remove the wire harness retainer nut at the rear of the engine.

Fig 3: Removing Wire Harness Retainer Nut
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Position the wire retainer aside.

Fig 4: Positioning Wire Retainer Aside
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Remove bolt retaining cable to battery tray.

Fig 5: Removing Retaining Cable Bolt
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Remove the negative battery cable ground stud from the engine block.
Remove the negative battery cable.

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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.