1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER boot

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. Rotate the latch handle up to the locked position.
Installing the Boot
1. From inside the vehicle, pull the tab on the rear seat
to fold down the seat. See “Fold-Down Rear Seat” in
the Index.
2. Open the trunk and remove both boot side covers.
Leave the trunk open.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Install the boot side cover by inserting the tab (A) on
the underside of the cover into the slot
(B) at the top
of the quarter trim panel. Place the rear flap of the
boot side cover in the
trunk lid opening, aligning the
eyelet
(C) over the boot snap ball stud (D).
4. Attach the two snaps on the inside flap of the side
cover to the top
of the quarter trim panel. Attach the
front snap
(E) fist and then the rear snap (F). The
rear snap is adjustable for ease
of installation.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Pull the boot center cover from behind the rear
seatback and place it over the inner sides of the boot
side covers and the lowered top. 6. Go to the rear of the vehicle. Place the boot center
cover along the trunk lid opening. Align one snap on
the corner of the boot to the ball stud and push
forward. Repeat for other snap.
7. Close the trunk lid.
8. Raise the rear seatback to the up position. Push the
seat back to make sure it
is latched.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Boot
1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic
transaxle to
PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to
NEUTRAL (N).
2. Open the trunk and leave it open.
3. From inside the vehicle, fold down the rear seatback.
See “Fold-Down Rear Seat” in the Index. seatback hinge.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Unsnap both boot side cover snaps (E and F) from
the side of the quarter trim panel.
6. Lift the side cover eyelet (C) at the rear of the side
boot cover from the snap ball stud
(D). Raise the
back of the boot side cover to unhook the tab
(A)
from the slot (B) in the quarter trim panel. Do the
same on the other side.
7. Store both boot side covers in the trunk.
8. Close the trunk.
9. Raise the rear seatback to the up position. Push the seat
back to make sure it is latched. Ensure that the rear
seatbelts do not become trapped behind the rear seats.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4.
5.
6.
7.
Press the bypass switch down to the EMERGENCY
OVERRIDE position. The switch is located under
the shelf panel
on the driver’s side in the trunk.
Remove the top boot
as described in Steps 1 through
9 in “Removing the Boot” earlier in this section.
Lower the door windows completely.
If the power
windows do not work, leave the doors open.
Position one person on each side
of the vehicle.
Carefully liftthe top by grasping the front corners
of
the top, not the linkage.
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to force the top up if it does not
move freely. The top
or its linkage can be
damaged. Make sure both sides are being lifted
together to avoid twisting. See your dealer if you
still can’t move the top easily.
8. Raise the top until it is all the way up. Line up the
top
so the pins are even with the holes.
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Inspections
Listed below are inspecrlons and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall).
You should let your dealer’s service
department or other qualified service center do these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed
at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears
or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open
seams.
holes, loose connections or other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help
ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap is recommended at least
once a year.
Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any components that have high effort
or excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and
cruise control cables.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-49
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-50
Interior Plastic Components
..................... 6-5 1
Outside of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-52
Special Problems
............................. 6-50
Stains
...................................... 6-50
Tires
....................................... 6-54
Vinyl
....................................... 6-50
Wheels ..................................... 6-54
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-51
Climate Control System. Standard
................... 3-2
Climate Control System with Air Conditioning
......... 3-3
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-7
Clutch Fluid. Hydraulic
.......................... 6-24
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-24
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc AdapterKit
.................................. 3-15
Care
....................................... 3-24
Player
...................................... 3-16
Theft-Deterrent Feature
........................ 3-20
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-16
Care
....................................... 3-24
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-33
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-47
Convertible Top
Bypassswitch
............................... 2-57
Cleaning
.................................... 6-53
Installing the Boot
............................ 2-51
Lowering
................................... 2-4 9 Lowering Manually
........................... 2-57
Raising
..................................... 2-56
Raising Manually
............................. 2-57
Removing the Boot
........................... 2-54
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-46
Coolant
....................................... 6-25
Heater. Engine
............................... 2-18
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-16
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
....................... 6-28
Cooling System
................................ 5-16
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-36
Cupholders
.................................... 2-47
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Operation
................................... 2-49
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-55
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-55
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-40
DeadBattery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety ........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-6
Defogging
..................................... 3-6
Defrosting
..................................... 3-6
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-65
Dolby B Noise Reduction
........................ 3-15
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-39
9-3