Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Body Repair Manual page 140

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Floor Coverings Headlinings
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan without Sunroof)
Callout
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
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to
2. Remove the sunshade. Refer to
3. Remove the sunshade support. Refer to
4. Remove the roof rail front assist handle. Refer to
5. Remove the roof rail rear assist handle. Refer to
6. Remove the dome lamp bezel. Refer to
7. Remove the roof rail front stowage compartment. Refer to
8. Remove the windshield side garnish molding. Refer to
9. Remove the body lock pillar upper trim panel. Refer to
10. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to
11. Move the front seat fully forward and recline.
Headliner Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 5)
1
Headliner Trim Panel Assembly
Procedure
2
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Tip
When installing a new headliner, tape any unused connector to the headliner with a high adhesive tape.
BODY HARDWARE AND TRIM
Component Name
SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Sunshade Replacement .
Sunshade Support Replacement
Roof Rail Front Assist Handle Replacement
Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement
Dome Lamp Bezel Replacement
Roof Rail Front Stowage Compartment Replacement
Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement
Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement
Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement
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