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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 345 (INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES, AND CONSOLE)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Air Distribution Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Defroster Grille Screw | 2.3 N.m | 20 lb in |
| Floor Console Armrest Hinge Screw | 2.3 N.m | 20 lb in |
| Floor Console Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Instrument Compartment Door Latch Screw | 2.3 N.m | 20 lb in |
| Instrument Compartment Door Latch Striker Screw | 2.3 N.m | 20 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Screw (Pontiac) | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Screw (Cavalier) | 2.3 N.m | 20 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Carrier Screw | 2.3 N.m | 20 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Cluster Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Door Screw | 2.3 N.m | 20 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Hinge Screw | 2.3 N.m | 20 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Trim Panel Screw - Right | 2.3 N.m | 20 lb in |
| Outer I/P Trim Cover Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Trim Pad to Instrument Panel Screw | 2.3 N.m | 20 lb in |
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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.