- Child's Play
- Mother-In-Laws Do It
- Tricky at Times
- Instructions Required
- You'll Be Here for a few
   hours
  • Starter

  • 3/8 socket set
  • 3/8 ratchet
  • 3/8 extension
  • 3/8 u-joint
  • set of combination wrenches
  • jack
  • jack stands

With winter kicking into high gear, it's critical that your vehicle is ready to go when you are. Rest assured that your car will turn on during these cold Canadian winters with a "how to" starter replacement.

This month the Parts Pros have provided the necessary steps on how to change or replace your Chevy Cavalier's car starter. We have everything listed below from the parts & tools required to the actual removal & installation of a car starter for all 2001-2003 models including your Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 or LS.

Contact your PartSource Parts Pros to help.

Make Safety Your Top Priority

Every vehicle is different. When it comes to maintenance and repairs, always follow the vehicle's owner's manual. Don't work with a Philips when the job calls for a flat. Substituting tools can compromise your safety or your vehicle's performance.

Safety should be your number one priority. Don't smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, or wear a necktie while working on the car. And watch out for hot objects, sharp instruments, hazardous materials and other potential safety hazards in and around your workspace.

Finally, when the fun turns to frustration or if the job requires specialized knowledge beyond your abilities, seek the assistance of a Parts Pro, professional mechanic or installer. The last thing we want is someone getting hurt.

Starter Removal (2.2L)
Disconnect the negative battery cable
Raise and support the car with jack stands
Remove the flywheel access cover
Disconnect the starter solenoid wiring
Remove the starter mounting bolts
Remove the starter assembly
Remove the starter shims and note their placement for reassembly (if equipped)
 

Starter Removal (2.4L)
Disconnect the negative battery cable
Remove the air duct to throttle body
Remove the top mounting starter bolt
Raise and support the car with jack stands
Remove the lower mounting starter bolt
Move the engine wiring harness to the side (out of the way)
Disconnect the starter solenoid wiring
Remove the starter assembly
Remove the starter shims and note their placement for reassembly (if equipped)
 

Starter Installation (2.2L & 2.4L)
Position starter shims in the same spot (if equipped)
Install starter assembly
Install starter mounting bolts
Install starter solenoid wiring harness
Remove jack stands and lower the vehicle
On the 2.4L engine model install the top mounting starter bolt
& the air intake duct to throttle body
Reconnect the negative battery cable
 

While you are at replacing your Chevy Cavalier's car starter:
  • Good idea to clean your battery terminal connectors