Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar in Interior Trim.

IMPORTANT: Remove the I/P upper trim panel slowly, the retainer clips could possibly fall into the I/P.

Fig 1: View Of I/P Upper Trim Panel

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Lift the I/P upper trim panel up approximately 51 mm (2 in) and pull rearward to release I/P upper trim panel retainers.
Lift the I/P upper trim panel to access sun load sensor.
Disconnect the sunload sensor electrical connector.
Remove the sun load sensor.