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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002CAVALIER BASE, 4D SEDAN, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR PIPE REPLACEMENT - OUTLETINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
  1. Install the thermostat (2).
  2. Install radiator outlet pipe.
  3. Install the radiator outlet pipe (1) to oil pan (2). Tighten the outlet pipe to oil pan bolt to 26 N.m (19 ft lbs).
  4. Connect the radiator hose (1) to the outlet pipe (3).
  5. Install trans-to-engine brace.
  6. Install right engine splash shield.
  7. Install right front wheel/tire assembly.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Install the outlet pipe bolts (1) through the exhaust manifold runners. Tighten bolts to 14 N.m (10 ft lbs).
  10. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield and bolts. Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 14 N.m (10 ft lbs).
  11. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING & FILLING COOLING SYSTEM - 2.2L (L61) .
  12. Start the engine. After the engine reaches normal operating temperature, check for coolant leaks.
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