CHEVROLET AVEO 2002 Service Repair Manual

Fig. 13: View of Wheelhouse Trim Panel (Notchback)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Remove the rear seatback. Refer to Seat Back Replacement
- Rear in Seats.
2. Remove the plastic retaining clips and the rear seatback panel.
3. Remove the plastic retaining clips and the wheelhouse trim panel.
Installation Procedure

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Fig. 14: View of Wheelhouse Trim Panel (Notchback)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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 in Seats.
TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - CARGO AREA REAR (HATCHBACK)
Removal Procedure

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Fig. 15: View of Electric Control Rearview Mirror Electrical Connector and Outside Mirror
Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Remove the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to Compartment Trim Panel Replacement
-
Rear

2. Remove the clips and the wheelhouse trim panel.
Installation Procedure

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Fig. 16: View of Electric Control Rearview Mirror Electrical Connector and Outside Mirror
Assembly
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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
.
DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT - FRONT
Removal Procedure

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Fig. 17: View of Screws and Front Rocket Trim Panel
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1. Remove the screw securing the front rocker trim panel.
2. Pry off the front rocker trim panel.
Installation Procedure

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Fig. 18: View of Screws and Front Rocket Trim Panel
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Install the front rocker trim panel with the screw.
DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT - REAR
Removal Procedure

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Fig. 19: View of Screw and Rear Rocker Trim Panel
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Remove the rear seat cushion and the rear seatback.
Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement
- Rear .
2. Remove the screw securing the rear rocker trim panel.
3. Pry off the rear rocker trim panel.
Installation Procedure

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Fig. 20: View of Rear Rocker Trim Panel and Screw
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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 .
FLOOR CARPET DRYING
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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Fig. 21: View of Carpet Drying
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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 the padding only. While the carpet
is out of the vehicle, dry the carpet using the method described below.
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.
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.
CARPET REPLACEMENT

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Removal Procedure
Fig. 22: View of Rear Rocker Trim Panel and Screw
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the left and the right rear rocker trim panels.
Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement
- Rear .
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 .
5. Remove the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement
- Front Bucket 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 in Instrument Panel, Gages and
Console.
8. Remove the floor carpet.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

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