2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER headlamp

Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that
you have been stopped by the snow.
Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.
If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make
body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags,
oor mats – anything you can wrap around
yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.{CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could
overcome you and kill you. You can not see it
or smell it, so you might not know it is in your
vehicle. Clear away snow from around the
base of your vehicle, especially any that is
blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around
again from time to time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of the
vehicle that is away from the wind. This will
help keep CO out.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little
faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator
slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and
it keeps the battery charged. You will need a
well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly
for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the
heater run for a while.
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-4
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-5
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-6
Filling Your Tank............................................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.......................5-9
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-10
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-13
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-17
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-19
Manual Transaxle Fluid..................................5-19
Hydraulic Clutch...........................................5-19
Engine Coolant.............................................5-20
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-23
Engine Overheating.......................................5-23
Cooling System............................................5-25
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-30Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-31
Brakes........................................................5-32
Battery........................................................5-36
Jump Starting...............................................5-36
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-41
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-41
Headlamps..................................................5-41
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps..............5-43
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps...................5-44
Back-Up Lamps............................................5-44
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-44
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-45
Tires..............................................................5-46
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-53
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-54
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-55
Buying New Tires.........................................5-56
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-57
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-58
Wheel Replacement......................................5-58
Tire Chains..................................................5-60
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-61
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-62
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-72
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Appearance Care............................................5-72
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.................5-73
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-75
Weatherstrips...............................................5-75
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-75
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-77
Finish Damage.............................................5-77
Underbody Maintenance................................5-78
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-78
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-78
Vehicle Identication......................................5-79
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN).................5-79
Service Parts Identication Label.....................5-80Electrical System............................................5-80
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-80
Headlamp Wiring..........................................5-80
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-81
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-81
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-81
Capacities and Specications..........................5-85
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..........5-86
Engine Drive Belt Routing..............................5-87
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the terminal cover to its original position.
Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb to use, seeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-44.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
You or others could be injured. Be sure to read
and follow the instructions on the bulb
package.
Headlamps
1. Remove the plastic fasteners from the shield. Use a
tool to pry up the center of the fastener. Be careful
not to break the fasteners that hold the shield in
place.
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2. Remove the two bolts from the headlamp assembly.
Pull the headlamp assembly up and toward the
front of the vehicle to access the bulb assembly.3. Remove the cover by
turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the bulb
base from the socket
by lifting the plastic
locking tab.
5. Remove the black collar by turning it clockwise.
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6. Remove the bulb by
pulling it straight out.
7. Snap a new bulb into the socket.
8. Reinstall the bulb assembly by reversing Steps 1
through 5.Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
1. Follow Steps 1 and 2 underHeadlamps on
page 5-41.
2. Hold down the tab at
the top of the bulb
retainer. Twist
the retainer one-eighth
of a turn
counterclockwise and
pull the assembly out.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling the bulb straight out.
4. Snap in a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb assembly by reversing
Steps 1 and 2.
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Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
1. Remove the fastener which holds down the trunk
trim. On vehicles without a convenience net, pry
the fastener loose. On vehicles with a convenience
net, remove the net and unscrew the fastener.
Then pull down the trunk trim.
2. Remove the two nuts from the taillamp.
3. Remove the taillamp from the quarter panel.
4. Remove the taillamp bulb assembly by turning it
one-eighth of a turn counterclockwise.5. To remove the bulb, pull it out of the assembly.
6. Push in a new bulb.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the taillamp
assembly.
Back-Up Lamps
1. Open the trunk lid and locate the back-up lamp
assembly on the trunk lid.
2. Gently remove the bulb from the socket by turning it
counterclockwise and pulling it out.
3. Replace the bulb in the socket by aligning the tabs
and turning the bulb clockwise.
Replacement Bulbs
For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer.
Lamps Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamps 3057
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps 3357K
Halogen Headlamps, High/
Low Beam9007
Tail/Turn Signal Lamps 3057
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{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could have
a collision in which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.
Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-62for more
information.
Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used
or how far it’s been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to
replace a wheel, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
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