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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Keep grease and other foreign material off brake linings, caliper, surfaces of disc and external surfaces of hub.
  • Avoid deforming disc, and nicking or scratching brake linings.
  • Worn or damaged rubber piston seals should be replaced.
  • During removal and installation of a wheel assembly, ensure not to interfere with or damage caliper splash shield, or bleeder screw.
  • Front wheel bearing pre...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 BI-FUEL

  • Remove hub nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove ball joint to steering knuckle nut.
  • Break ball joint loose from steering knuckle.
  • Push axle...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove wiring harness bracket nut from starter bolt.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove flywheel inspection shield.
  • Remove electrical c...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 BI-FUEL

The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns on during vehicle operation, a vehicl...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 BI-FUEL

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at inlet port using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove hose from inlet port.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Remove coolant reservoir.
  • Rotate tensioner clockwise with a 15mm wrench ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Headliner Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier  2.2 L4 BI-FUELHeadliner Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 BI-FUEL

Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-202
  • Courtesy Reading Lamp Switch
  • Dome Lamp And Sunroof Switch Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier  2.2 L4 GASDome Lamp And Sunroof Switch Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Dome Lamp Assembly
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2004 Chevrolet Cavalier  2.2 L4 BI-FUEL Wiring Diagram2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 BI-FUEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Brake Pressure Modulator Valve
  • ABS Pump Motor
  • Electronic Brake Control Module
  • 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier  2.2 L4 BI-FUEL Wiring Diagram2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 BI-FUEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Center High Mounted Stoplamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2004 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: 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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