Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunroof)

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body hardware and trim / Floor Coverings and Headlinings / Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without 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 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)

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Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
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