How to Replace the Sunshade Fabric of Buick Excelle's Sunroof?

[VanJeffrey]

Remove the dustproof panel (made of plastic and rubber composite) on the side of the sunroof. Be careful not to use excessive force; try pulling gently from both top and bottom. Use a T25 Torx wrench to unscrew the bolts securing the sunroof glass (4 bolts in total on both sides). This will allow the sunroof glass to be removed. Use a flat-head screwdriver to press the slider toward the vehicle's vertical centerline, causing the slider to detach from the track.

[AngelinaDella]

Last time I spent half a day replacing the sunshade fabric on my Excelle's sunroof and learned a key lesson: you must first remove the sunshade panel itself. Use a plastic pry tool to gently release the clips on both sides of the sunshade, being careful not to crack them. Lower the sunshade slowly while supporting it, and you'll see the old fabric adhered with double-sided tape on the back. Spray some adhesive remover to soften the glue, then use a scraper to peel off the old fabric gradually. Buy a vehicle-specific replacement fabric from Taobao and remember to cut it to size. When applying the new fabric, teamwork is essential—one person stretches the fabric flat while the other presses it down, working from the center outward to eliminate air bubbles. Finally, align the clips and snap them back into place with a click. After my first attempt, I noticed wrinkles and had to redo it by peeling off and reapplying the fabric. The most tedious part is removing the old adhesive—avoid metal tools; a plastic scraper with adhesive remover is safest. After installation, check for smoothness and test the open/close mechanism several times to ensure it doesn't get stuck.

[Joanne]

I've replaced the sunroof sunshade fabric three times, here are some practical tips. Just prepare a Phillips screwdriver and a small flathead screwdriver - the Cruze's sunshade fixing screws are located on the inner side of the sliding rail. Choose elastic knitted fabric for replacement, as some owners reported regular fabric deforming within six months. When disassembling, remember to lay towels in the sunroof groove first - retrieving dropped screws is extremely difficult. Adhesive removal is particularly annoying; I've tried heating old glue with a hairdryer then scraping with plastic cards. Important reminder: Don't apply too much glue when installing new fabric - it's hard to clean if it gets on the sunroof glass, a thin layer of 3M adhesive is sufficient. Use oil-based pens to mark alignment lines on the frame during positioning, otherwise misalignment means troublesome redoing. Finally, during reassembly, listen for three distinct clicks from the clips to ensure proper installation.

[CharlieLynn]

Replacing the sunshade fabric on the Buick Excelle's sunroof involves five steps: remove, clean, cut, glue, and install. Use a small screwdriver to unscrew the bolts on both sides of the sunshade. Carefully cut along the edges of the old fabric with a utility knife, and slowly wipe off any residual adhesive with alcohol pads. Cut the new fabric according to the outline of the removed old one, leaving a 2cm margin at the edges. Before gluing, clean the metal frame thoroughly, apply a thin layer of specialized adhesive, and smooth the fabric from the center outward. Finally, align and push it into the slot. Be careful not to stretch the fabric too tightly, as it may peel off when opening or closing the sunroof. It's recommended to close the sunroof first for easier operation—the whole process takes about 40 minutes.