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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the I/P top trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT-INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
  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 clutch or brake pedal.
  4. Remove the wire harness retainers along the windshield pillar and I/P assembly.
  5. Fig 1: Removing Wire Harness Retainers Along Windshield Pillar & I/P Assembly
    G01578016Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the rear quarter trim panels, if necessary. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement-Rear Quarter (Regular Cab)   or Trim Panel Replacement-Rear Quarter (Extended Cab)   or Trim Panel Replacement-Rear Quarter (Crew Cab)   . 
  7. Remove the overhead console, if equipped, Refer to Console Replacement-Overhead   . 
  8. Remove the DVD player, if equipped. Refer to DVD PLAYER REPLACEMENT .
  9. Remove both front sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement   . 
  10. Remove the rear coat hook, if equipped. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement   . 
  11. Remove the interior dome lamp. Refer to DOME LAMP REPLACEMENT .
  12. Remove the assist handles, if equipped. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement-Front   . 
  13. Disengaging the front of the headliner from the roof.
  14. If replacing the crew can headliner, remove the rear window from the vehicle. Refer to REAR WINDOW REPLACEMENT (PICKUP) .
  15. Remove the headliner from the vehicle by grasping the headliner on the left and the right sides near the front of the cab.
    Fig 2: Removing Headliner
    G01578017Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.