Interior Trim Chevrolet Aveo I

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Tools Required

J 21104-B (KM 475-B) Weatherstrip Remover Universal. See Special Tools .

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hatchback door.
2. Remove the lower garnish molding clips using J 21104-B . See «Special Tools»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__special-tools) .
3. Remove the lower garnish molding.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the lower garnish molding with the clips.
2. Close the hatchback door.

J 21104-B (KM 475-B) Weatherstrip Remover Universal. See Special Tools .

1. Lower the front window.
2. Remove the door pull screw.
3. Remove the inside door handle.
4. Remove the screws at the base of the trim panel.
5. Pry off the trim panel using the trim remover J 21104-B (1). See «Special Tools»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__special-tools) .

1. Install the trim panel.
2. Install the screws at the base of the trim panel. Tighten: Tighten the trim panel screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
3. Install the inside door handle.
4. Install the door pull screw. Tighten: Tighten the door pull screw to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
5. Raise the window.

J 21104-B (KM 475-B) Weatherstrip Remover Universal. See Special Tools .

1. Lower the rear window.
2. Remove the rear window regulator handle. Refer to «Window Regulator Handle Replacement - Door»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#door-system-mirror-system-window-system) in Doors.
3. Remove the door pull screw.
4. Remove the inside door handle.
5. Remove the rear door interior garnish molding.
6. Remove the screws at the base of the trim panel.
7. Pry off the trim panel using the trim remover J 21104-B (1). See «Special Tools»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__special-tools) .

1. Install the trim panel.
2. Install the screws at the base of the trim panel. Tighten: Tighten the trim panel screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
3. Install the rear door interior garnish molding.
4. Install the inside door handle.
5. Install the door pull screw. Tighten: Tighten the door pull screw to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
6. Install the rear window regulator handle. Refer to «Window Regulator Handle Replacement - Door»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#door-system-mirror-system-window-system) in Doors.
7. Raise the window.

Scheme 1

Remove the plastic retaining clips and the rear trim panel.

Install the rear trim panel with the plastic retaining clips.

1. Remove the rear seatback. Refer to «Seat Back Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
2. Remove the plastic retaining clips and the rear seatback panel.
3. Remove the plastic retaining clips and the wheelhouse trim panel.

1. Install the wheelhouse trim panel with the plastic retaining clips.
2. Install the rear seatback panel with the plastic retaining clips.
3. Install the rear seatback. Refer to «Seat Back Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.

1. Remove the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to «Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim)
2. Remove the clips and the wheelhouse trim panel.

1. Install the wheel house trim panel with the clips.
2. Install the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to «Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .

1. Remove the screw securing the front rocker trim panel.
2. Pry off the front rocker trim panel.

Scheme 2

Install the front rocker trim panel with the screw.

1. Remove the rear seat cushion and the rear seatback. Refer to «Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/seats/#seat-system) .
2. Remove the screw securing the rear rocker trim panel.
3. Pry off the rear rocker trim panel.

1. Install the rear rocker trim panel.
2. Install the rear rocker trim panel with the screw.
3. Install the rear seatback with the bolt. Tighten: Tighten the rear seatback bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
4. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to «Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/seats/#seat-system) .

Scheme 3

If the carpet or the pad or insulator is wet, use the following criteria for drying or for replacing the components.

1. For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the entire assembly.
2. For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the padding only. While the carpet is out of the vehicle, dry the carpet using the method described below.
3. For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a foam padding or attached to a synthetic padding, dry the carpet using the method described below.
4. For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a synthetic padding, dry the assembly using the method described below.

Drying Method

1. If you observe puddles of liquid on the carpet face, use a wet vacuum to remove the excess moisture.
2. Blot the face of the carpet with a towel in order to absorb as much moisture as possible.
3. Point a fan at the affected area and air dry the carpet.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the left and the right rear rocker trim panels. Refer to «Door Sill Plate Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
3. Remove the bolts and the left and the right lower front seat belt anchors from the lower/center pillar.
4. Remove the left and the right lower B-pillar trim panels. Refer to «Door Sill Plate Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
5. Remove the front seats. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Front Bucket»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
6. Pry off the left and the right front rocker trim panels.
7. Remove the floor console. Refer to «Console Replacement - Front Floor»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-system-displays-gauges-and-console) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
8. Remove the floor carpet.

1. Install the floor carpet.
2. Install the floor console. Refer to «Console Replacement - Front Floor»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-system-displays-gauges-and-console) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
3. Install the left and the right front rocker, trim panels.
4. Install the front seats. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Front Bucket»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
5. Install the left and the right lower B-pillar trim panels. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
6. Install the left and the right lower front seat belt anchors to the lower/center pillar with the bolts. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt anchor bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
7. Install the rear seatback. Refer to «Seat Back Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/seats/#seat-system) .
8. Install the left and the right rear rocker trim panels. Refer to «Door Sill Plate Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
9. Connect the negative battery cable.

1. Remove the passenger assist handles. Refer to «Assist Handle Replacement»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
2. Remove the coat hook. Refer to «Coat Hook Replacement»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
3. Remove the plastic retainers in the headliner on the driver's side.
4. Remove the sun visors. Refer to «Sunshade Replacement»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
5. Remove the interior courtesy lamp. Refer to «Courtesy Lamp Replacement - Interior»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-systems) in Lighting Systems.
6. Remove the left and the right windshield pillar trim panels.
7. Remove the bolts and the seat belt anchors from the left and the right lower/center pillars.
8. Reposition the top of the left and the right upper/center pillar trim panels.
9. Remove the left and the right rear quarter upper trim panels.
10. Remove the sunroof molding, if equipped.
11. Remove the plastic retainers in the headliner along the rear window.
12. Slide and tilt both front seats forward.
13. Pull the headliner down and turn it 45 degrees.
14. Remove the headliner through a rear door.

1. Recline both front seats.
2. Tilt the headliner on its side and slide it through a rear door.
3. Tilt and rotate the headliner until it is in position. Push it in place until the seals around the doors cover the edges of the headliner.
4. Install the plastic retainers along the rear window.
5. Install the plastic retainers in the headliner on the driver's side.
6. Install the sunroof molding, if equipped.
7. Install the left and the right rear quarter upper trim panels.
8. Install the top of the left and the right upper/center pillar trim panels to the original position.
9. Install the seat belt anchors with the bolts in the left and the right upper/center pillar panels. Tighten: Tighten the upper/center pillar seat belt bolts to 38 N.m (28 lb ft).
10. Install the left and the right windshield pillar trim panels.
11. Install the interior courtesy lamp. Refer to «Courtesy Lamp Replacement - Interior»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-systems) in Lightning Systems.
12. Install the sun visors. Refer to «Sunshade Replacement»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
13. Install the coat hook. Refer to «Coat Hook Replacement»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
14. Install the passenger assist handles. Refer to «Assist Handle Replacement»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .

Scheme 4

Remove the screws and the assist handle from the headliner.

Note. Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the assist handle to the headliner with the screws.

Tighten: Tighten the passenger assist handle screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

Scheme 5

Remove the coat hook from the passenger assist handle.

Install the coat hook to the passenger assist handle.

1. Remove the screws and the sun visor from the headliner.
2. Remove the screw and the sun visor support from the headliner.

1. Install the sun visor support to the headliner with the screw. Tighten: Tighten the sun visor support screw to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
2. Install the sun visor to the headliner with the screws. Tighten: Tighten the sun visor screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

1. Pry off the windshield pillar trim panel.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

1. Connect the electrical connector.
2. Install the windshield pillar trim panel.

Scheme 6

Pry off the escutcheon.

Install the escutcheon.

1. Remove the bolt and the upper front seat belt anchor.
2. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
3. Remove the screws and the seat belt bracket.
4. Pry off the upper center pillar trim panel.

1. Install the upper center pillar trim panel.
2. Install the seat belt bracket with the screws. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt bracket screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Install the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
4. Install the upper front seat belt anchor with the bolt. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt anchor bolt to 38 N.m (28 lb ft).

1. Reposition the rear portion of the front rocker trim panel and the front portion of the rear rocker trim panel.
2. Pry off the lower center pillar trim panel.

1. Install the lower center pillar trim panel.
2. Install the front rocker trim panel.
3. Install the rear rocker trim panel to its original position.

Scheme 7

Remove the plastic retaining clips and the rear quarter trim panel.

Install the rear quarter trim panel with the plastic retaining clips.

1. Remove the seat belt from the rear quarter upper trim panel.
2. Remove the rear rocker trim panel. Refer to «Door Sill Plate Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim)
3. Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel.

1. Install the rear quarter upper trim panel.
2. Install the rear rocker trim panel. Refer to «Door Sill Plate Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
3. Install the seat belt from the rear quarter upper trim panel.

1. Remove the rear seatback. Refer to «Seat Back Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
2. Remove the plastic retaining clips and the deck lid sill plate cover.

1. Install the rear deck lid sill plate cover with the plastic retaining clips.
2. Install the rear seatback. Refer to «Seat Back Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.

The interior trim panels are molded plastic and fasten with screws or plastic clips.

Pressure Relief Vent

When all the windows are closed and the ventilations system is ON, the addition of outside air to the interior of the vehicle causes a positive pressure within the vehicle. In order to relieve the pressure, air is released through 2 pressure relief vents. The pressure relief vents are located at the rear quarter of the vehicle, behind the bumper fascia.

Floor Console

The floor console fits over the tunnel in the floor of the vehicle and extends from under the center of the instrument panel to the rear seat area. The front portion of the console contains the cigar lighter and the transaxle shift lever. The rear portion of the console contains the parking brake lever, the power window switches, if equipped, and a cupholder.

The sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) for the air bag system is located under the front part of the console.

Floor Carpet

The molded one-piece floor carpet goes over both the front and the rear floor pans.

Rear Compartment Security Cover - Hatchback

A rear compartment security cover is provided on the hatchback model. The security cover is attached to the hatch and can be easily removed if more cargo space is needed.

Special Tools

Special Tools Illustration Tool Number/ Description J 21104-B (KM 475-B) Weatherstrip Remover Universal

See also:
• Fastener Notice
• Window Regulator Handle Replacement - Door
• Seat Back Replacement - Rear
• Battery Disconnect Caution
• Console Replacement - Front Floor
• Courtesy Lamp Replacement - Interior
• Special Tools
• Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear