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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSSUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEMREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONAIR BAG MODULESINSTALLATION
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Air Bag Modules: Installation

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation
  1. Connect air bag connector and install CPA clip. Connect horn lead. Install air bag module to steering wheel, ensuring no wires are pinched. Install air bag module mounting Torx bolts through back of steering wheel and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  2. Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Check system for proper operation. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
Fig 1: Identifying Driver-side Air Bag Module
G98H09867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.


  1. Install air bag module. Install bolts and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect air bag connector and reinstall CPA clip. Install instrument panel trim pad. See INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM PAD .
  2. Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Check system for proper operation. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
Fig 1: Identifying Passenger-side Air Bag Module
G98D09865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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