Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof)

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body hardware and trim / Floor Coverings and Headlinings / Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof)

Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact

Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the garnish trim. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

Caution: If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.

Caution: Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling
Remove the sunshade supports. Refer to Sunshade Support Replacement
Remove the roof console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement
Remove the windshield outside moisture sensor cover. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Cover Replacement
Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement
Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
Remove the center pillar upper garnish moldings. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement
Remove the quarter window garnish moldings. Refer to Quarter Window Garnish Molding Replacement
Move the front seat fully forward and recline.

Headliner Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 3)
Headliner Trim Panel Assembly

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement

Preliminary Procedures Remove front seats. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement. Remove rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement. Remove the front floor console. R ...

Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunroof)

Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the ...

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Exterior Care
Washing the Vehicle To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight. Notice: Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it would not be covered by the vehic ...

Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Insert Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Insert Screw (Qty: 6) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 2.5 N·m (22 lb in) Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Insert Asse ...

Front Side Door Adjustment
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement. Front Side Door Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Procedure Loosen the front side door hinge bolt (Qty: 4) to adjust the front side door. Adjust the ...