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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the new headliner upside down, on a clean protected surface.
    2. Fig 1: Idnetifying Antenna Module Electrical Connector
    GM708271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Transfer the antenna module (2) to the new headliner.
  3. Attach the antenna module (2) to the bracket.
  4. Connect the electrical connector (1).
  5. Connect the 2 coaxial cables (3,4).
  6. Ensure the antenna module ground strap is positioned properly to the headliner.
    7. Fig 2: Removing & Installing Rear Roof Mounted Dome Lamp
    GM708107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the rear dome lamp bezel (1) to the headliner.
    8. IMPORTANT: Ensure the bolt is placed through the antenna module ground strap.
  8. Loosely install the fastener (3).
    9. Fig 3: Identifying Side Assist Handle Retainers
    GM708365Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the side assist handle retainers.
  10. Install the assist handles and loosely install the fasteners in the integral retainer clips in order to hold the handles into position.
    11. Fig 4: Identifying Plastic Retainers
    GM708358Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the sunshades to the headliner.
    12. IMPORTANT: The electrical harness is placed between the headliner and the plastic retainer clip.
  12. Position the electrical harness between the headliner and retainer clip.
  13. Install the metal retainer ring (2).
  14. Loosely install the fasteners.
  15. Connect the electrical connectors (1).
    16. Fig 5: Removing & Installing Sunshade Rod Retainers
    GM708352Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the sunshade rod retainers.
  17. Install the overhead console to the headliner.
  18. On the right side, install the bolt through the sunshade rod retainer and through the overhead console bracket.
  19. Position the ground strap (1) onto the bolt (2).
  20. Install the metal retainer clip over the bolt in order to hold the ground strap into position.
  21. Install the left sunshade rod retainer.
  22. Loosely install the fastener.
  23. Ensure to install a new yellow plastic retainer to the bracket on the overhead console prior to assembly.

    The headliner is now ready for installation.

    24. Fig 6: Identifying Headliner
    GM708334Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Ensure the electrical harnesses (3,4,6) are visible prior to installation.
  25. With the aid from an assistant, position the headliner (7) to the cardboard roof insulator.
    26. Fig 7: Identfying Retainer Securing Headliner To Roof Panel Above Overhead Console
    GM708114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Position and align the yellow push-in retainer to the net hole located in roof panel above the overhead console.
  27. Apply moderate hand pressure to the overhead console (1) in order to seat the push-in retainer.
    28. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  28. Secure both side assist handles (9) in order to hold the headliner in place.

    Tighten the assist handle screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  29. Install the assist handle bezel covers.
    30. Fig 8: Removing & Installing Rear Roof Mounted Dome Lamp
    GM708107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Install the fastener (3) for the rear dome lamp (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the fastener to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

  31. Secure the bezel cover (2).
    32. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  32. Secure both sunshades.

    Tighten:  Tighten the outer sunshade bezel fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  33. Secure the right side sunshade rod retainer.

    Tighten:  Tighten the right side to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

  34. Secure the left side sunshade rod retainer.

    Tighten:  Tighten the left side to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  35. Position the sunshades to the headliner.
  36. Connect the electrical connectors to the inside rearview mirror.
    37. Fig 9: Identifying Connector Lead For Antenna Module At Front Windshield
    GM734907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  37. Connect the connector lead (3) for the antenna module to the front windshield (2).
    38. Fig 10: Identifying Connector Lead For Antenna Module At Rear Window
    GM734908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  38. Connect the connector lead (3) for the antenna module to the rear window (1).
    39. Fig 11: Identifying Right Rear Quarter Panel Electrical Connectors
    GM708125Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  39. Connect the right rear quarter electrical connectors (3,4).
  40. Connect the coaxial cable (1).
    41. Fig 12: Identifying Left Rear Quarter Panel Electrical Connectors
    GM708157Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  41. Connect the left rear quarter electrical connectors.
    42. Fig 13: Removing & Installing Rear Sail Panels
    GM708029Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  42. Install the rear sail panels. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement  .
  43. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear in Seats.
    44. Fig 14: Removing & Installing Center Pillar Garnish Molding
    GM708056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  44. Install the center pillar garnish moldings (3). Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar  .
    45. Fig 15: Removing & Installing Rear Carpet Retainer
    GM708059Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  45. Install the rear carpet retainers (1). Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear  .
    46. Fig 16: Removing & Installing Front Carpet Retainer
    GM708078Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  46. Install the front carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front  .
  47. Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  48. Install the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
    49. Fig 17: Removing & Installing Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding
    GM708032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  49. Install the windshield pillar garnish moldings (2). Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar  .
  50. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 in SIR.
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