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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Cavalier, Cobalt, G5 & Sunfire -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

When working on or around brake assemblies, care must be taken to prevent breathing asbestos dust, as many manufacturers incorporate asbestos fibers in the production of brake linings. During routine service operations the amount of asbestos dust from brake lining wear is at a low level because of a chemical breakdown during use and a few precautions will minimize exposure.

  • Do not sand or grind brake linings unless suitable local exhaust ventilation equipment is used to prevent excessive asbestos exposure.
  • Wear suitable respirator approved for asbestos dust use during repair procedure...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strateg...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Remove hub nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove ball joint to steering knuckle nut.
  • Break ball joint loose from steering knuckle.
  • Push axle...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise with suitable wrench and slide belt from alternator pulley.
  • Release tensioner and...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. The lamp may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspection. If lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then restart engine. If l...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at inlet port using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove hose from inlet port.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Remove coolant reservoir.
  • Rotate tensioner clockwise with a 15mm wrench ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear Package Shelf - Speakers and CHMSL Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier  2.2 L4 GASRear Package Shelf - Speakers and CHMSL Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
  • Speaker
  • Top Of Transmission Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier  2.2 L4 GASTop Of Transmission Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Chevrolet Cavalier  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher Module
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • Right Turn Indicator
  • Left Turn Indicator
  • Hazard Switch
  • 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Switch
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Driver
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Passenger
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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