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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the IP top trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER in INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES, AND CONSOLE .
  2. Remove the hinge pillar trim. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - HINGE PILLAR  .
  3. Disconnect the headliner wire connectors from the junction block located next to the brake pedal.
  4. Remove the wire harness retainers along the windshield pillar and I/P assembly.
  5. Remove the center trim pillar moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - CENTER PILLAR  .
  6. Remove the third pillar trim pillar moldings. Refer to TRIM REPLACEMENT - THIRD PILLAR (TAHOE/YUKON/ESCALADE/SUBURBAN)  or TRIM REPLACEMENT - THIRD PILLAR (AVALANCHE/ESCALADE EXT)  .
    Fig 1: Replacing Trim - Third Pillar
    G01459299Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the rear corner trim pillar moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - REAR CORNER  .
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector to the rear view mirror.
  9. Remove the upper console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - OVERHEAD  .
  10. Remove the DVD player, if equipped. Refer to DVD PLAYER REPLACEMENT in ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM .
  11. Remove the front sunshades. Refer to SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT  .
  12. Remove the sunshade holders.
  13. Remove the rear coat hook, if equipped. Refer to COAT HOOK REPLACEMENT  .
  14. Remove the assist handles. Refer to ASSIST HANDLE REPLACEMENT - REAR  .
  15. Remove auxiliary climate control console assembly. Refer to HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - FRONT AUXILIARY (FRONT OVERHEAD CONTROL A/C ONLY) or HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - FRONT AUXILIARY (FRONT OVERHEAD CONTROL HEAT AND A/C) in HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
  16. Remove the roof mounted air outlet louver by turning counter clockwise in order to remove the retainer.
  17. Remove the retainer.
  18. Remove the sunroof finishing lace, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Finishing Lace Replacement .
  19. Remove the rear headliner retainers, if needed.
  20. Carefully separate the air duct at the right C-pillar from the headliner.
  21. Carefully separate the headliner from the roof Velcro® retainers.
  22. With the aid of an assistant carefully slide the headliner out through the rear of the vehicle.
  23. Remove the interior dome lamp assembly in order to transfer to the new headliner. Refer to DOME LAMP REPLACEMENT in LIGHTING SYSTEMS
    Fig 2: Removing Interior Dome Lamp Assembly
    G01459300Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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