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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 740266 Size: SH
  1. Remove the screws from the instrument panel (IP) compartment door hinge.
  2. Release the IP compartment door pull strap by pressing down and pulling out from the IP.
  3. Remove the IP compartment door from the IP.

    4. Object Number: 740295 Size: SH
  4. Remove the screws from the inner IP compartment door.

    5. Object Number: 740265 Size: SH
  5. Separate the inner and outer doors from the door frame.
  6. Remove the IP compartment door latch. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch Replacement .
  7. Remove the IP compartment door lock cylinder. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Lock Cylinder Replacement .

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the IP compartment door lock cylinder. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  2. Install the IP compartment door latch. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 740265 Size: SH
  3. Position the outer door to the door frame alignment tabs.

    4. Object Number: 740295 Size: SH
  4. Position the inner doors to the door frame alignment tabs.

    5. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the screws to the IP compartment door.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  6. Position the IP compartment door hinge to the IP.
  7. Install the screws to the IP compartment door hinge.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 740266 Size: SH
  8. Install the IP compartment door pull strap by positing the pull strap to the slot in the IP and closing the compartment door.