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2003 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 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Expansion Tube (Orifice), Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 BI-FUEL
- Recover refrigerant as outlined in .
- Raise and support hood.
- Disconnect push-pin retainers and remove hood close out panel, Fig. .
- Remove coolant surge tank hoses.
- Remove nut connecting evaporator tube to condenser. Discard O-ring seal.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove evaporator tube from evaporator. Discard O-ring seals.
- Lower vehicle.
- Remove evaporator tube.
- Remove expansion orifice tube using orifice tube removal tool No. J-26549-E, or equivalent.
- Replace expa...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Delphi DBC 7 -> Description -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) -> Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) Module -> Enhanced Traction System (ETS) -> System Components -> System Operation -> Traction Control System (TCS) -> Traction Control System (TRAC) On/Off Switch -> Wheel Speed Sensors (WSS)
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS
System Operation
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system will control hydraulic pressure in the individual wheel circuits to prevent any wheel from slipping. A separate hydraulic line and specific solenoid valves are provided for each wheel. The ABS can decrease, hold or increase hydraulic pressure to each wheel brake. However, it cannot increase hydraulic pressure above what the master cylinder is transmitting.
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
The ETS limits wheel slip during acceleration when one or more of the drive wheels are accelerating too rapidly and the brake switch is off. T...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 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 v...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 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 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air inlet duct to throttle body.
- Remove top starter bolt.
- Raise and support vehi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 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: 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 BI-FUEL
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove hood latch assembly.
- Remove righthand and lefthand headlamp assemblies.
- Remove radiator upper mount attaching bolts, then the mounts.
- Raise vehicle using suitable lift.
- Remove cooling fan mounting bolts, disconnect electrical connectors, then the cooling fan.
- Remove radiator outlet hose clamp from radiator using tool No. J381...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS
- Remove coolant reservoir.
- Rotate tensioner clockwise with a 15mm wrench ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Instrument Panel Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Below Left Side Of IP, Near The Steering Column Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 BI-FUEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 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: 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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