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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 339 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDOME LAMP REPLACEMENT (WITH C95)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure

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Install the dome lamp housing (3) to the headliner.
Install the wire harness (5) to the dome lamp housing (3).
Install the reading lamp switches (2).
Install the dome lamp sockets (4).
Install the reading lamp sockets (1).

Fig 1: Installing Dome Lamp Housing To Headliner (With C95)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the push-buttons (3) to the reading lamp switches (4).
Install the reading lamp switch bezels (2) to the headliner (5).
Reinstall the headliner. Refer to HEADLINER REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
Insert the 2 forward tabs on the dome lamp lens (1) into the appropriate holes in the headliner (5).
Push at the rear of the dome lamp lens (1) until the rear tab is fully seated in the headliner (5).

Fig 2: Installing Push-Buttons To Reading Lamp Switches (With C95)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.