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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cavalier, Cutlass, Malibu & Sunfire -> Dash Panel, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.2 L4 GAS
- Remove defroster grille attaching screw and grille.
- Remove clip-on end caps by prying of with non-marring tool.
- On Cavalier models, remove four dash panel trim pad attaching screws and trim pad. Screws are located at each end of trim pad and in glove compartment.
- On Sunfire models, remove three valance attaching screws then valance and ten accessory trim plate attaching screws then trim plate.
- On Cavalier models, remove dash panel cluster trim plate attaching screws and gently pry out trim plate from around HVAC control and radio
- On Sunfire model...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2.2 L4 GAS
- After disassembling a power brake unit, soak all metal parts in solvent.
- Use only alcohol on parts containing rubber. After the parts have been thoroughly cleaned and rinsed in solvent, they should be rewashed in clean alcohol before assembling.
- Use compressed air...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.4 L4 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strateg...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2.2 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Install a brass drift or a screwdriver to prevent rotor from turning.
- Remove axle nut and washer.
- Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then using a suitable pry bar, separate ball joint from knuckle.
- Remove drive axle from hub and bearing assembly using front hub spindle rem...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2.2 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove bolts attaching starter motor and bracket to engine.
- Lower starter motor and disconn...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Engine Or Service Now Soon Engine Indicator Lamps (Gasoline Engines w/Electronic Engine Controls Or EFI) -> Except LeMans, Metro, Prizm, Storm & Vibe
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2.2 L4 GAS
The Check Engine lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on for 10 seconds or constantly after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a fault condition and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM memory can be cleared of codes as follows:
On models except Cadillac with DEFI, remove the ECM/PCM fuse or disconnect the battery ground cable for approximately 30...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater pipe using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater pipe.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.2 L4 GAS
- Remove coolant reservoir.
- Rotate tensioner clockwise with a 15mm wrench ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 RH Side Of Engine & Transaxle Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.4 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 LH Side Of Engine Compartment Harnesses Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2.4 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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