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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 354 (SEAT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSEAT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation 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.

Install the seat to the vehicle.
Connect the wire harness for the SIAB, if equipped.
Connect the seat belt wire harness on the driver's side.
Position the seat fully forward to gain access to the seat adjuster rear nuts (3).
Install the front bucket seat rear adjuster nuts (3).
Hand tighten the nuts.
Adjust the seat fully rearward.
Verify both lock bars are engaged in the most forward adjustment in the same notch on both of the seat adjusters.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the front bucket seat front adjuster nuts (3).
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
Adjust the front bucket seat to the full forward position and tighten the rear adjuster nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
Install the seat adjuster stud covers (2).
Enable the SIR system, if equipped with SIAB. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM or DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.

Fig 1: Installing Front Bucket Seat
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.