1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER lock

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine need is in the t&. Turn
the center retainer nut
on
the compact spare cover
counterclockwise to
remove it.
Lift
and remove the cover. See “Compact Spare Tire”
later in this section for more information about the
compact spare.
The following steps will tell
you how to use the jack and
change a tire.
5-22

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and
remove it. Then lift
off the
adapter and remove the
spare tire. Remove the
jack and wheel wrench
from the trunk. Yo1
vehicle’s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam
tray. Remove the band around the jack.
The tools you’ll be using include the jack
(A) and wheel
wrench
(B).
5-23

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I NOTICE:
I I
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow
the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising your vehicle.
Do not jack or lift the vehicle using the oil pan.
Pans could crack and begin to leak fluid.
1
A
n
5. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground
so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit.
5-26

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Never use oil or grease on stud! r nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could
fall off, causing a serious accident.
Replace the wheel nuts
with the rounded end
of the nuts toward the
wheel. Tighten each
nut by hand or with
the wheel wrench
until the wheel is held
against the hub.
10. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Filling Your Tank
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don't smoke if you're near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
The cap is behind a hinged door on the right side of
your vehicle.
While refueling, hang the tethered cap inside the
fuel door.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
6-4
-

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be between the
ADD and
FULL marks. (Note: Fluid may appear at the bottom
of the dipstick even when the fluid level is several
pints low.)
4. If the fluid level is where it should be, push the
dipstick back in all the way and flip the handle
down. If the fluid level
is low, add more fluid as
described in the next steps.
How to Add Fluid
Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance
Schedule to determine what kind of fluid
to use. See
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
1. Remove the dipstick by flipping the handle up and
then pulling the dipstick
out.
2. Add fluid at the dipstick hole.
Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to
the
FULL mark on the dipstick.
handle down to lock the dipstick in place.
3. Push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the
Hydraulic Clutch
The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is
self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir is
filled with hydraulic clutch fluid.
It isn’t a good idea
to “top off’ your clutch fluid. Adding
fluid won’t correct a leak.
A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
6-21

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Remove the first bolt and carefully pry up the shield
that covers the headlamp assembly. Be careful not to
break the fasteners that hold the shield in place. 2. Remove the other bolt that anchors the headlamp
assembly. Pull the headlamp assembly toward the
front of the vehicle to access the bulb assembly.
3. Twist the bulb assembly one-eighth of a turn
counterclockwise and remove it from the
headlamp assembly.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine .. .
4. Disconnect the bulb base from the socket by lifting
the plastic locking tab.
5. Snap a new bulb into the socket.
6. Replace the bulb assembly by reversing
Steps
1 through 3.
Taillamps
For the type of bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs” in
the Index.
1. Pull the carpet away from the rear of the trunk.
2. Remove the taillamp bulb assembly by turning it
one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise.
6-34