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Removal Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: This vehicle may be equipped with roof rail module air bags. Disable these air bags before performing any work on the headliner.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  3. Remove the sunshade anchors. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement .
  4. Remove the overhead console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
  5. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
    6. Fig 1: Disconnecting/Reconnecting Electric Connector & Rear View Mirror
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  6. Disconnect the electric connector (2) to the rearview mirror.
  7. Remove the bolts from the assist handles. Refer to Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement .
  8. Remove the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement and to Front Assist Handle Replacement .
  9. Remove the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Remove the rear quarter upper trim panels. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  11. Pull down the door opening weatherstrip seal on both the front and the rear doors.
  12. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, remove the finish lace from the sunroof opening. Refer to Sunroof Opening Trim Finish Lace Replacement .
  13. Using J 38778  , remove the push-in retainers, located over the rear seat, from the headliner
  14. Remove the rear window trim panel as necessary to access the headliner harness connectors. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement .
  15. Disconnect the headliner electric harness connectors, located under the right side of the rear window shelf.
  16. Disconnect the rear courtesy lamps in the headliner.
  17. Recline the right front seat back to a horizontal position.
    18. IMPORTANT: Protect interior surfaces from sharp edges of headliner during removal enlist aid to assist with removal of headliner.
  18. Remove the headliner from the vehicle through the right front door.
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