Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 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 Procedure
- 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.
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With 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 ...
Instrument Panel and Console Trim
Specifications
Instrument Panel Insulator Seal Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly
Replacement.
Instrument P ...
Other materials:
Rear Side Door Trim Replacement
Rear Side Door Inside Handle Bolt Finish Cap
Procedure
Pull handle back to remove cap. Use suitable tool to unsnap.
Rear Side Door Inside Handle Screw
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (23 lb in)
Rear Side Door Pull Handle Screw
T ...
Rear Seats
Either side of the rear seatback can be folded.
To fold the rear seatbacks:
1. Place the front seatbacks in the upright position.
Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may
cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and
return them ...
Heating and Air Conditioning System Description and Operation
Engine Coolant
Engine coolant is the key element of the heating system. The thermostat
controls engine operating coolant temperature. The thermostat
also creates a restriction for the cooling system that promotes a positive
coolant flow and helps prevent cavitation. Coolant enters the
heater ...
