Vauxhall Cavalier Repair Manual Page 1

Vauxhall CavalierService and Repair ManualSteve Rendle and Finn DeaconModels coveredVauxhall Cavalier front-wheel-drive models with four-cylinder petr

0•10There are some very simple checks whichneed only take a few minutes to carry out, butwhich could save you a lot of inconvenienceand expense.These

0•11§C 20 XE modelAEngine oil level dipstickBEngine oil filler capCCoolant expansion capDBrake fluid reservoirEScreen washer fluid reservoirFBattery§X

Coolant levelEngine oil levelBefore you start4 Make sure that your car is on level ground.4 Check the oil level before the car is driven,or at least 5

Screenwash additives not only keep thewinscreen clean during foul weather, they alsoprevent the washer system freezing in coldweather - which is when

0•14Before you start:4 Park the vehicle on level ground.4 Set the steering wheel pointing straight-ahead.4 The engine should be turned off.Safety Firs

0•15To remove a wiper blade, pull the armfully away from the glass until it locks.Swivel the blade through 90°, press thelocking tab(s) with your fing

0•16Weekly checksIt is very important that tyres are in goodcondition, and at the correct pressure - havinga tyre failure at any speed is highly dange

0•17Front RearEarly models (up to 1993 model year)1.4 and 1.6 litre models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 psi (1.9 bar) 24 psi (

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LIVING WITH YOUR VAUXHALL CAVALIERIntroduction to the Vauxhall Cavalier Page 0•4Safety first! Page 0•5Roadside RepairsIntroduction Page 0•6If your car

REPAIRS AND OVERHAULEngine and Associated SystemsSOHC engine procedures Page 2A•1DOHC engine procedures Page 2B•1Cooling, heating and ventilation syst

0•4The Cavalier covered by this manual was first introduced to the UKmarket in October 1988. Although there is a fundamental similarity toits predeces

0•5Safety First!Working on your car can be dangerous.This page shows just some of the potentialrisks and hazards, with the aim of creating asafety-con

0•6The following pages are intended to help in dealing withcommon roadside emergencies and breakdowns. You will findmore detailed fault finding inform

0•7Roadside repairsWhen jump-starting a car using abooster battery, observe the followingprecautions:4 Before connecting the boosterbattery, make sure

0•8Roadside repairsClear the boot area and remove thecarpet.Wheel changingSome of the details shown here will varyaccording to model. For instance, th

0•9Roadside repairsPuddles on the garage floor or drive, orobvious wetness under the bonnet or underneath the car, suggest a leak that needsinvestigat