2002 CHEVROLET AVEO center console

18. Install the driver's air bag module from the steering wheel, if equipped. Refer to Inflatable Restraint
Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.
CLOCK REPLACEMENT - CONSOLE
Removal Procedure
Fig. 50: View of Screws and Clock
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel center upper cover. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement
- Instrument Panel
(I/P) Center .
3. Remove the screws and the clock.
Installation Procedure
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

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Fig. 51: View of Screws and Clock
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1. Install the clock with the screws.
Tighten: Tighten the clock screws to 2.5 N.m (23 lb in).
2. Install the instrument panel center upper cover. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement
- Instrument Panel
(I/P) Center .
3. Connect the negative battery cable.
CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR
Removal Procedure
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL DESCRIPTION
Cigar Lighter
The cigar lighter is located in the front portion of the floor console. To use the lighter, push it in completely.
When the lighter is hot, it will release itself from contact with the heating element. The lighter and the heating
element can be damaged if the lighter is not allowed to release itself fully from the heating element.
Ashtray
The ashtray is located below the audio system. To access the ashtray, pull it out from the center console. The
ashtray lamp will go ON when the parking lamps or the headlamps are turned ON.
Instrument Panel Vents
The center and the side vents in the instrument panel can be adjusted up and down and from side to side. The
side vents can also be aimed toward the side windows in order to defog them.
Glove Box
The glove box can be opened by pulling up on the latch handle. The glove box must be removed in order to gain
access to the passenger's side air bag module.
Digital Clock
The digital clock is located in the instrument panel, above the audio system. The clock is capable of a 12-hour
or a 24-hour display.
Instrument Cluster
The instrument cluster is located above the steering column and in the instrument cluster trim panel. The
instrument cluster contains the instruments that provide the driver with vehicle performance information. The
instrument cluster contains a speedometer, an odometer, a trip odometer, a temperature gage, a fuel gage, and
several indicator lamps. For replacement of the indicator lamp bulbs contained in the instrument cluster, refer to
Bulb Usage Specifications
and Instrument Cluster Lamp Replacement .
Speedometer/Odometer/Trip Odometer
The speedometer measures the speed of the vehicle in km/h (mph). It consists of an instrument cluster gage
connected to the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) on the transaxle output shaft.
The odometer measures in kilometers (miles) the total distance the vehicle has traveled since it was
manufactured. It consists of an instrument cluster gage connected to the VSS on the transaxle output shaft.
The trip odometer measures the distance the vehicle has traveled since the odometer was last reset. It consists of

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an instrument cluster gage connected to the VSS on the transaxle output shaft. The trip odometer can be reset to
zero at any time so that the driver can record the distance traveled from any starting point.
Fuel Gage
The fuel gage consists of an instrument cluster gage connected to a sending unit in the fuel tank.
The fuel gage indicates the quantity of fuel in the tank only when the ignition switch is turned to ON or ACC.
When the ignition is turned to LOCK or START, the pointer may come to rest at any position.
Temperature Gage
The temperature gage consists of an instrument cluster gage connected to a temperature sensor that is in contact
with the circulating engine coolant.
The temperature gage indicates the temperature of the coolant. Prolonged driving or idling in very hot weather
may cause the pointer to move beyond the center of the gage. The engine is overheating if the pointer moves
into the red zone at the upper limit of the gage.
Instrument Cluster Indicator Lamps
The instrument cluster contains indicator lamps that indicate the function of certain systems or the existence of
potential problems with the operation of the vehicle. The indicator lamps are replaceable. For replacement of
the indicator lamps contained in the instrument cluster, refer to Bulb Usage Specifications
and Instrument
Cluster Lamp Replacement .
Chime Module
The chime module is located above the instrument panel fuse block and will sound in order to bring attention to
one or more of the following conditions:
The lamps are ON, the door is ajar, and the ignition switch is not in ACC, ON, or START.
The seat belt is unbuckled when the ignition switch is in ON or START.
The door is open when the ignition switch is in ON or START.
The key is left in the ignition switch when the ignition is in LOCK and the door is open.

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Removal Procedure
Fig. 22: View of Rear Rocker Trim Panel and Screw
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the left and the right rear rocker trim panels.
Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement
- Rear .
3. Remove the bolts and the left and the right lower front seat belt anchors from the lower/center pillar.
4. Remove the left and the right lower B-pillar trim panels. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement
- Rear .
5. Remove the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement
- Front Bucket in Seats.
6. Pry off the left and the right front rocker trim panels.
7. Remove the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement
- Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages and
Console.
8. Remove the floor carpet.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

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Installation Procedure
Fig. 23: View of Rear Rocker Trim Panel and Screw
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1. Install the floor carpet.
2. Install the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement
- Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages and
Console.
3. Install the left and the right front rocker, trim panels.
4. Install the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement
- Front Bucket in Seats.
5. Install the left and the right lower B-pillar trim panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement
- Lower
Center Pillar .
6. Install the left and the right lower front seat belt anchors to the lower/center pillar with the bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the seat belt anchor bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
7. Install the rear seatback. Refer to Seat Back Replacement
- Rear .
8. Install the left and the ri
ght rear rocker trim panels. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Rear.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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Fig. 59: View of Deck Lid Sill Plate Cover
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1. Install the rear deck lid sill plate cover with the plastic retaining clips.
2. Install the rear seatback. Refer to Seat Back Replacement
- Rear in Seats.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTERIOR TRIM PANEL DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The interior trim panels are molded plastic and fasten with screws or plastic clips.
Pressure Relief Vent
When all the windows are closed and the ventilations system is ON, the addition of outside air to the interior of
the vehicle causes a positive pressure within the vehicle. In order to relieve the pressure, air is released through
2 pressure relief vents. The pressure relief vents are located at the rear quarter of the vehicle, behind the bumper
fascia.
Floor Console
The floor console fits over the tunnel in the floor of the vehicle and extends from under the center of the
instrument panel to the rear seat area. The front portion of the console contains the cigar lighter and the
transaxle shift lever. The rear portion of the console contains the parking brake lever, the power window
switches, if equipped, and a cupholder.
The sensin
g and diagnostic module (SDM) for the air bag system is located under the front part of the console.

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