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Chevrolet Trax: Headlining trim panel replacement (without sunroof, encore)

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Accessories & Equipment / Floor Coverings and Headlinings / Floor Coverings and Headlinings - Repair instructions / Headlining trim panel replacement (without sunroof, encore)

Removal Procedure

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.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Fig. 8: Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly
Fig. 8: Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly

  1. Remove the windshield garnish molding assembly (1). Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 9: Sunshade Assembly
Fig. 9: Sunshade Assembly

  1. Remove the sunshade assembly (3). Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 10: Sunshade Support Assembly
Fig. 10: Sunshade Support Assembly

  1. Remove the sunshade support assembly (2). Refer to Sunshade Support Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 11: Roof Rail Assist Handle Assembly
Fig. 11: Roof Rail Assist Handle Assembly

  1. Remove the roof rail assist handle assembly (2). Refer to Roof Rail Assist Handle Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 12: Roof Rail Front Stowage Compartment
Fig. 12: Roof Rail Front Stowage Compartment

  1. Remove the roof rail front stowage compartment (2). Refer to Roof Rail Front Stowage Compartment Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 13: Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Assembly
Fig. 13: Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Assembly

  1. Remove the roof rail rear assist handle assembly (2). Refer to Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 14: Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Cover
Fig. 14: Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Cover

  1. Remove the windshield outside moisture sensor cover (1). Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Cover Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 15: Roof Console Assembly
Fig. 15: Roof Console Assembly

  1. Remove the roof console assembly (2). Refer to Roof Console Replacement .

Fig. 16: Rear Seat Position Center Courtesy Lamp
Fig. 16: Rear Seat Position Center Courtesy Lamp

  1. Remove the rear seat position center courtesy lamp (1). Refer to Rear Seat Position Center Courtesy Lamp Replacement

Fig. 17: Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Assembly
Fig. 17: Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Assembly

  1. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel assembly (3). Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 18: Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel
Fig. 18: Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel

  1. Remove the body lock pillar upper trim panel (3). Refer to Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Fully recline the driver and passenger seats backward.
  3. Fold down the rear seat backs.

Fig. 19: Headliner Trim Panel Retainers
Fig. 19: Headliner Trim Panel Retainers

  1. Remove the 3 headliner trim panel retainers (1).
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the headliner trim panel assembly.
  3. With the aid of an assistant, remove the headliner trim panel assembly (2) from the vehicle through the liftgate opening.
  4. Prior to removal, note the routing of the wire harness to aid in reassembly and ensure proper installation.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 20: Headliner Trim Panel Retainers
Fig. 20: Headliner Trim Panel Retainers

  1. With the aid of an assistant, position the headliner trim panel assembly (2) into the vehicle through the liftgate opening.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors to the headliner trim panel assembly (2).
  3. Tape any unused connectors to the headliner with a high adhesive tape.
  4. Install the 3 headliner trim panel retainers (1).

Fig. 21: Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel
Fig. 21: Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel

  1. Install the body lock pillar upper trim panel (3). Refer to Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .

Fig. 22: Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Assembly
Fig. 22: Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Assembly

  1. Install the center pillar upper trim panel assembly (3). Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 23: Rear Seat Position Center Courtesy Lamp
Fig. 23: Rear Seat Position Center Courtesy Lamp

  1. Install the rear seat position center courtesy lamp (1). Refer to Rear Seat Position Center Courtesy Lamp Replacement .

Fig. 24: Roof Console Assembly
Fig. 24: Roof Console Assembly

  1. Install the roof console assembly (2). Refer to Roof Console Replacement .

Fig. 25: Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Cover
Fig. 25: Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Cover

  1. Install the windshield outside moisture sensor cover (1). Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Cover Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 26: Roof Rail Front Stowage Compartment
Fig. 26: Roof Rail Front Stowage Compartment

  1. Install the roof rail front stowage compartment (2). Refer to Roof Rail Front Stowage Compartment Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 27: Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Assembly
Fig. 27: Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Assembly

  1. Install the roof rail rear assist handle assembly (2). Refer to Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 28: Roof Rail Assist Handle Assembly
Fig. 28: Roof Rail Assist Handle Assembly

  1. Install the roof rail assist handle assembly (2). Refer to Roof Rail Assist Handle Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 29: Sunshade Support Assembly
Fig. 29: Sunshade Support Assembly

  1. Install the sunshade support assembly (2). Refer to Sunshade Support Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 30: Sunshade Assembly
Fig. 30: Sunshade Assembly

  1. Install the sunshade assembly (3). Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 31: Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly
Fig. 31: Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly

  1. Install the windshield garnish molding assembly (1). Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Encore) .
  2. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

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