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:
Installation Procedure
Cut the front compartment front rail in corresponding locations to fit
the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be
trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the
sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused porti ...
Front End Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Sensor Replacement
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the
following parts for damage. Replace these parts if
necessary:
The seat cushion frame
The seat recliner, if equipped
The seat adjuster
The seat back frame
...
Floor Carpet Drying
If the carpet or the pad or insulator is wet, use the following criteria for
drying or for replacing the components:
For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a cotton or a fiber padding,
replace the entire assembly
For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a cotton or a fiber padding, replace
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