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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 356 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCOMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REARINSTALLATION 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.
  1. Install the trim panel into the rear compartment.
  2. Adjust the trim panel to the desired appearance.
  3. Align the trim panel with the slots in the rear body panel, and press until the plate clips are fully engaged.
  4. Install the rear compartment spare tire cover.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the spare tire cover retainer.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retainer to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

    Fig 1: Installing Trim Panel Into Rear Compartment
    G01559982Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the push-in retainers (2) near the tail lamps, if equipped.
  7. Install the cargo net, if equipped.
  8. Return the rear seat back to its upright position.
  9. Install the push-in retainer to the left rear shock tower.
  10. Close the rear compartment lid.
    Fig 2: Installing Retainers Near Tail Lamps
    G01559983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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