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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

Passenger Cars

The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.

Achieva & Skylark
1994-96
  • Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
  • Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
  • Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
  • On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Brake System Bleed -> Bleed Sequence -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual -> Pressure
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

Manual

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic systems. However, if a pressure bleeder is unavailable, use the following procedure. Brake fluid damages painted surfaces. Immediately clean any spilled fluid.

  • Remove vacuum reserve by pumping brakes several times with engine off.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid. Do not let reservoir fall below half full during bleeding procedure.
  • If required, bleed master cylinder as follows:
    • Loosen master cylinder forward brake line connection until fluid flows from reservoir, then tighten brake line.
    • Have assistant t...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Skyhawk (1982-89), Cimarron, Beretta, Cavalier, Corsica, Firenza & 2000, Sunbird & Sunfire
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.4 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect negative battery cable.
  • Raise and suitably support vehicle.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Place shop towels underneath outer joint to protect from any sharp edges.
  • Insert a drift into caliper and rotor to prevent rotor from turning.
  • Remove drive axle nut and washer.
  • Remove lower ball joint from steering knuckle. If you remove right axle, turn wheel to left. If you remove left axle, turn wheel to right.
  • Disconnect wheel speed sensor harness.
  • Disconnect stabilizer link from low...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
  • Rotate tensioner clockwise with suitable wrench and slide belt from alternator pulley.
  • Release tensioner...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. The lamp may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspection. If lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then restart engine. If l...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.4 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition inlet heater hose clamp from heater core pipe.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition heater hose clamp from inlet port of engine.
  • Remove inlet heater hose from inlet port of engine.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Top LH Side Of Engine Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier  2.2 L4 GASTop LH Side Of Engine Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Injectors
  • EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
  • Fuel Rail
  • Steering Column Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier  2.4 L4 GASSteering Column Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • A/T Shift Lock Control Actuator
  • Passlock Connector
  • Windshield Wiper Lead
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 Chevrolet Cavalier  2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Outside Mirror Switch
  • Outside Mirror- Right
  • Outside Mirror- Left
  • 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier  2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sensing And Diagnostic Module
  • Seat Belt Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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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