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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Removal Procedure
Support the radiator and condenser from above using the condenser tabs on each side. Remove the lower steering intermediate shaft bolt (1). Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Remov ...

Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front compartment upper side rail as noted from the original panel. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. Position the front compartment upper side rail on the vehicle. Verify the fit of the fr ...

Interior Lamps Dimming
This group includes lamps which may dim. This group may use a combination of vacuum fluorescent illumination, LEDs and incandescent lamps HVAC control module, head assembly Rear HVAC control module, head assembly Radio Rear seat audio The instrument panel cluster The PRNDL lamp, wit ...