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Chevy Cavalier
One of the best-selling cars of Chevrolet in the United States, Cavalier is a popular compact automobile. It is built both in sedan and coupe styles and is propelled by 140-horsepower four cylinder.
861 Questions
How do you change brake light switch on 1999 Chevy cavalier?
Changing the brake light relay switch on your 1999 Chevy Cavalier is quite easy. The brake light switch simply plugs in and out.
How do you remove the starter on a 1986 4 cylinder Chevy Cavalier?
It's kindof tricky i just put a new starter in my 1986 2.0 cavalier rs your going to want some wheel ramps it's hard to work where the starter is located without them anyway in the very front bottom of the motor is the starter mine was in a tight spot the exaust pipe went around mine you will have some wires running from the seloniod and battery make sure that you don't get them mixed up there are two main bolts 15 mm i think and another going into a bracket at the other end disconnect the wiring pull the two main bolts and the bracket it's going to be a pain working around the exaust pipe I think there is a couple other wires you will have to disconnect to one is the ground wire that bolts onto the motor if your car don't start after installing the new starter clean up the connecter with some sand paper after pulling the starter out check the teeth on the new starter there supposed to line up a certain way or it will defenetly decrease the life of your new starter theres usually directions with a new starter if your putting in a usedone the best thing i can say is the starter teeth should have two teeth around the one tooth on the gear of the engine another thing to is you will probibly haveto put shims in with the starter your installing they come with a new starterif the starter your putting in is used keep the old shim from your old starterthe shim fits between the starter and engine where the two main bolts go in.
good luck i installed mine without any wheel ramps there was hardly any clearenceif you want head room get some ramps
Where is the pcv valve on a 92 Chevy Cavalier?
It's located behind the engine. There should be two hoses going to it; one thin one, and one thick one.
Where is the trunk bulb in a Chevy Cavalier?
its possibly in the trunk look I bet you find it. if its burned out use a flash light and look
Why does your horn make a clicking sound when trying to blow it?
The noise you hear is the horn relay clicking. The reason your horn does not work can be two things. Either you have a faulty horn, or you have a bad connection where the wire hooks to the horn.
Will a cavalier ls sport bumper fit a base model?
It may, Im putting a sport bumper off an 03-05 on my 99, I'll let you know how it works out.Im actually swapping the headlights and hood too. Ill 'answer' again when i get it done.
How do you replace the lower ball joint in a cavalier?
Not difficult take of wheel on sie of car yon need to change the ball joint Put on secure stand (not a jack) undo stabliser bar bolt to lower control arm and remember the way all the bushes came off for re assembly. Bend and pull out the pin at the top of the castle nut at the top of ball joint Two horizontal and one vertical bolt hold the control arm in place Remove these Lever out the control arm after these and the ball joint has been separated from the cintol arm (you remone the castle nut first and use a fork to open the joint The control arm comes away with a bit of twisting and pulling.With contol arm out drill out the three rivets carefully with small drill bits so not to drill into the control arm itself. wnen rivets are out clean up the three holes until they allow the three bolts supplied with new ball joint to fit . Tighten to correct torque 52 ft lbs for my Z24 Reassemble and torque all bolts according to specifications keeping joint clear of metal shanings. Took me three hours. Make sure securing pin at top of castle nut is in place Some strength and a bright light help considerably.
What would make the horn of a 1998 Chevy Cavalier not work?
Well your not going to believe this but... one problem I have run into in my years of servicing Cavaliers. is a Bad ground where the horn mounts to the car. I have in the past have had to run a ground wire from the mounting point and drill a hole for another screw and ground the wire. Sounds crazy I know but have done this a couple of times and the horn then worked!
How do you replace a cooling fan on a 2000 Hyundai elantra?
1.Remove the radiator and cooling fans as a single assembly 2.Remove the bolts and separate the fan/shroud assembly from the radiator 3.Remove the clip and detach the fan blade assembly from the motor shaft 4.Remove the screws and detach the fan motor from the shroud
How do you disconnect the anti-theft system in a 1997 Chevy Cavalier?
disconnet theft sistem on Chevy cavalier? Sorry....you really can't. You have to reset it.
Why would you hear a tapping noise when your Chevy cavalier is running?
A tapping noise is generally the result of a bad hydraulic lifter, plugged oil passage to the lifter, or bad tappets. Sometimes just changing to lower viscosity high detergent oil will cure it. Or "Any automotive oil additive with the word MIRACLE in it".
Location of the Low Pressure Switch cavalier?
On a Chevy Cavalier, the low pressure switch is located under the hood on the passenger side, next to the radiator. It is situated near the top corner of the radiator.
How do you install brake pads on a 2002 Chevy Cavalier?
This is a fairly simple task that anyone can do as long as they have the right tools. First, jack up the car and take off the wheel. If you are working on the left side first, make sure to turn the wheel all the way to the left it make reaching the bolts easier and you can get more torque on them. Also, pop the hood and take the cap off of the brake fluid tank in order to relieve some pressure. After you have the wheel off and the wheel turned you will see the rotor and the caliper housing. (The rotor is the circle) the housing the other. You have to separate the two. In order to do this you will need a 3/8" hex wrench. There are 2 internal hex blots one at the top of the housing and one at the bottom on the backside of the housing. Place the hex in there and lossen the bolts. It's really nice to have an air tool to take the lugs off the wheels and also to take these bolts off. If they are stubborn use a little heat you may also try some spray lubricant but if you do make sure to wipe everything down really well to remove it when you are done. If you leave it on it will be really bad for your brakes and it will make them not as effective. Towards the end the bolts may appear to just spin so use a pair of pliers to turn the bolts and pull you should be able to see the bolt clear back in the housing. Once clear pull the housing off and you will have access to the brake pads. While you're doing this, don't leave the assembly hanging by the hose -- support it either on a block or hang it on the hub assembly. Take the old pads out using a flat head screwdriver and then squeeze the piston (the round thing that one pad was mounted on). I use one of those padded inside/outside clamps but you can also use a large C-clamp and a piece of wood to bottom the piston out and place the new pads in. I would recommend a little anti-squeak on the back of the pads. After the pads are in place put the housing back on like how it looked before you took it off and tighten the internal hex bolts and put the wheel back on and you should be good to go to the other side and do the same thing.
You'll notice that the brake fluid level rises when you do this. If you added brake fluid when it was getting low, it might now be spilling over. Next time the brake fluid is getting low, check or replace the brake pads before 'topping off' the brake fluid reservoir.
Please don't forget to torque bolts when reassembling. Brake Caliper bolts to 38 ft/lb & Lug Nuts to 75 ft/lb. These ratings were found from other online sources; if you have more accurate info please update this.
How do you replace the belt on a 1992 Chevy Cavalier?
on a 2.2 you just need a 3/8 drive rachet or 15mm wrench to release tension from tensioner.2.4 liter is about the same but you must remove the motor mount.gm Jim
How do I replace the front fender liner of a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Remove the wheel for better access, of course. You'll need a 7mm socket to remove the small bolts. The difficult part is removing the black plastic "clips" that have the round head that is flat. They push into a hole in the body or bracket but because of the multiple barbs of plastic on the clip's shaft, they are difficult to remove without damaging them. Use a flat screwdriver head to get underneath the head and then grab the head with a good pair of pliers and pull like hell. Some will break off but the ones that you do manage to pull out can be straightened out and reused if necessary. You can buy new clips at many auto supply stores. They are a universal fit so get the same length and diameter. Expect to pay about $1 to $1.50 each. I found the exact item at my friendly ACE hardware store in the specialty nuts, bolts, and fasteners department for 90 cents each.
Replace radiator on 98 Chevy Cavalier?
Caution:On models equipped with Delco-Loc 2 or Theftlock audio systems make sure you have activation code * Disconnect the negative battery cable * Drain the cooling system * Disable the airbag system.Disconnect the forward discriminating sensor harness from the front fenderwell.It may be necessary to remove the hood latch mechanism in conjunction with the airbag sensor and secure them together and out of the way during the radiator removal * Remove the cooling fan assembly * Disconnect the upper and lower radiator hoses from the radiator then disconnect the coolant recovery hoses at the radiator neck * Remove the automatic transaxle cooler lines if equipped from the left tank of the radiator * Remove the hood latch support from the upper tie bar on the front of the engine compartment * Remove the right and left headlight assemblies from the vehicle * Remove the condensar mounting bolts from the radiator assembly * Remove the tie bar (crossbeam) from the engine compartment * The radiator can be removed from the top with some wiggling to clear various components
How to change brakes on 2004 Chevy Cavalier?
Remember that even though you may get great or trustworthy advice from anyone, the work you do on your brakes requires that you understand the workings of the brake system servicing that system and know that the final results affect your safety and the safety of others.
Be careful! Use all Safety precautions!(ie. Gloves, Glasses,...etc.) Use tools specific to the job. If you don't have the tool you can borrow tools from many sources even from the parts store. (Warning: a borrowed tool should not be trusted with your safety, test everything before you use them) If your unsure about any procedure or technique call a shop and ask for advice from a technician, most of them will freely speak to you about anything, and if your still not sure or stuck take it in to be serviced.
The following is just going to be bits and pieces of vital information and I trust that you understand that I am not a liable or reliable source or information or training especially since I am online.
First, search the web, learn about the brake systems you are going to work on.
Here are two websites the first is a basic now you know the second gives you enough information to understand the workings of the brake system.
"How Brakes Work" by Karim Nice @
Nice, Karim. "How Brakes Work." 16 August 2000. HowStuffWorks.com.
"A Short Course on Brakes" by Charles Ofria @ Ofria, Charles. "A Short Course on Brakes." Copyright 2000-2005, SmartTrac Computer Systems, Inc.
Ok. Now your ready you understand how important the brakes are and ow they work. Lets get started on what you need to do.
Go to the parts store. i recommend shopping around checking the parts store prices and their warrenties. Most, if not all, Parts Stores Price match everything except warrenties. And from my Own personal delight and money saving warrenty I only buy my brake pads at AutoZoneFind one near you
So Your Going to need to know something. Your going to need to know the, Year, Make, Model and Engine Size of your car. you can find out most of this on the tag inside the driverside door pannel.
Year: 2004
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Cavalier
Engine: Either this
4 Cylinders 6 2.2L Flex Fuel (found in 01% of 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier)
or more likely
4 Cylinders F 2.2L SFI DOHC (found in 99% of 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier).You can find this information on the top of your motor usually
Chances are your brakes are squeeling. This is because your pads have worn down to what is called the check plate. The Check plate is a piece of metal that drags on the brake rotor when the pads are worn down. Since brake pads are usually only on the front let us focus on them. When you get to this point you have questions email me at squiggllii@gmail.com
just to add a little something to this. i would not suggest any pads with a life time warrenty they will in most cases eat your rotors by oem brake pads they shouldn't cost no more then 15.00 to 25.00 dollars. remember this, do not forget to take the master cylinder cover off before doing any thing to the brakes. i don't know the torque on you cap screws for your caliper but ther is only 2 per caliper . another thing if you have not done brakes before do one brake at a time so you have a visual of how it is put to gether. use a chelten or a haynes book for your car it is a standard maintenance.
How do you install rear speakers on 2001 Chevy Cavalier?
there's a tiny "c" clamp holding the crank onto the rod. it's very difficult to remove. you can go to your local auto parts store and buy the specific tool for doing this. i got one for less than 5 dollars at auto zone. good luck.
Is there a Trunk button on a 1988 Oldsmobile?
Open The Glove Box. If It`s Not There Then You Don`t Have One.
How do you syphon gas from a 1992 Chevy cavalier wagon?
I just attempted syphoning from my 92 Z-24. There must be water in the gas. I'm thinking of disconnecting the fuel line in the engine compartment and, pumping it out by cranking the engine..
I even went as far to shove a 1/4" hose down to the tank to n avail THEN, got under the car to take the hose clamp off that, holds the rubber pipe to the tank but, they installed the clamp so, you have to drop the tank to get it out..
Pretty frustrating :-0...
