Top 10 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe Questions & Answers

You should check your old one and try to match all categories The thing about batteries is the cca or cold cranking amps .But it is always best to match the one from the factory and when you buy a new one take the old one with you there is usually a core charge if you dont,Also if you take it in they can match it up for you

The CHANGE OIL LIGHT can be rest by putting on the key with engine off, and pumping the gas pedal up and down completely 3X in 5 seconds. Sould clear then, if nec. repeat.

2.2L VIN 4 To Remove:

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Drive belt.
   • Drive belt tensioner.
   • Alternator.
   • Power steering pump. Place the pump aside with the lines attached.
2. Lift the vehicle.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Oil pan.
   • Crankshaft pulley and hub.
   • Timing cover bolts.
   • Timing cover. If necessary, tap with a rubber mallet to loosen the cover.
4. Clean the mating surfaces.

To Install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   • Timing cover gasket.
   • Timing cover and the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 11 Nm (97 in. lbs.).
   • Crankshaft pulley hub and the crankshaft pulley.
   • Oil pan.
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Install or connect the following:
   • Power steering pump.
   • Alternator.
   • Drive belt tensioner.
   • Drive belt.

When torquing items today very little is done with just "numbers" in the process. Now you have to have an angle meter to complete the process so when you see me say to torque a specific number "plus so many degrees", this is how it's done. This is the meter: Now, Here are the specs for installing the head:
Cylinder Head Bolt

• First Pass

30 N·m
22 lb ft

• Final Pass

155 degrees


Here is the sequence shown in picture form:
Also, you will need to discard the old bolts because they are "torque to yeild" bolts and CANNOT be reused. The reason: "Torque to yeild" bolts actually stretch during the torque process and once they've gone through this process they can't be reused because they no longer are able to "clamp" the head because they are too long. Hope this helps your repair project.

Should be a operater manual with car, if not, the left side of steering wheel is a small handle. On the end is a button. In the middle is a "resume" switch that is pussed with your thumb. While driving push the end button, the car should engage and power without your foot on the peddle. To go faster push the middle switch with your thumb toward steering wheel and that will increase the speed. When you put on the brake the cruise control should dis-engage. Need to practice with this on a safe road. You may need to go at least 40mph for it to operate. When the cruise is engaged a dash light should come on saying "cruise" - Good luck

Start the car. remove the cluster fuse from the fuse panel to the left of the dash. Wait 5 seconds and reinsert the fuse. It should be fine until you replace the battery again.

Please see my tip at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r5929960-s_thermostat . These are generic instructions. Specific instructions from autozone.com for your car are pasted below. If you get stuck, please get back to me.

1. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the exhaust manifold.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe bolts.

Remove the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe.

Fig. Remove the thermostat

Remove the thermostat.

To install:

1. Install the thermostat.

Install the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe.

Fig. Install the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe

1. Install the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe bolt and tighten the thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe bolt to 89 lb inches (10 Nm).
2. If equipped with an automatic transmission, install the exhaust manifold.
3. Fill the cooling system.

the speed sensor is located on the trans axle on the right side housing before the half shaft.there should be a sensor with a wire plug connected to the sensor.

the tps sensor is located on the throtlebody, this is where the air flows into the engine, here is a picture of the tps and also a diagram to help you find it. good day.

The orifice tube is located inside the tubing leading to the evaporator -- this picture will probably help.