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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    IMPORTANT: This vehicle may be equipped with roof rail module airbags. Disable these airbags before performing any work on the headliner.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 and to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 in SIR.
    2. CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the garnish trim. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
  2. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement  .
  3. Remove the sunshade anchors. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement  .
  4. Disconnect the electric connector (2) to the rear view mirror.
    5. Fig 1: Electric Connector & Rear View Mirror
    GM857746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the dome light, if equipped.
  6. Remove the assist handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement - Rear  .
  7. Remove the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar  .
  8. Remove the sail trim panels. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement  .
  9. Pull down the door opening weatherstrip seal on both the front and the rear doors.
  10. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, remove the finish lace from the sunroof opening. Refer to Sunroof Finishing Lace Replacement in Roof.
  11. Using J 38778  remove the push-in retainers, located over the rear seat, from the headliner
  12. If equipped with a roof rail airbag, disconnect the headliner electric harness (1) from the right airbag inflator strap (2).
    13. Fig 2: Headliner Electric Harness & Right Airbag Inflator Strap
    GM1220066Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the rear window trim panel as necessary to access the headliner harness connectors. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf  .
  14. Disconnect the headliner electric harness connectors, located under the right side of the rear window shelf.
  15. Rotate the right front seat back to a horizontal position.
  16. Remove the headliner from the vehicle through the right rear door.
  17. Remove the overhead console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Overhead  .
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