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Removal Procedure

    WARNING:

    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.

    CAUTION:

    If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.

    CAUTION:

    Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
    2. Fig 1: Sunshade Assembly
    GM3635042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Remove the sunshade assembly (3). Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
    3. Fig 2: Sunshade Support Assembly
    GM3635094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the sunshade support assembly (2). Refer to Sunshade Support Replacement .
    4. Fig 3: Roof Rail Assist Handle Assembly
    GM3636006Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the roof rail assist handle assembly (2). Refer to Roof Rail Assist Handle Replacement .
    5. Fig 4: Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle
    GM3635159Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the roof rail rear assist handle (2). Refer to Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement .
    6. Fig 5: Rear Seat Position Center Reading and Courtesy Lamp
    GM3256771Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the rear seat position center reading and courtesy lamp (1). Refer to Rear Seat Position Center Reading and Courtesy Lamp Replacement .
    7. Fig 6: Video Display Second Row
    GM3637395Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the video display second row, if equipped. Refer to Video Display Replacement (Second Row) .
    8. Fig 7: Video Auxiliary Display Third Row
    GM3637396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the video auxiliary display third row, if equipped. Refer to Video Auxiliary Display Replacement (Third Row) .
    9. Fig 8: Coat Hook
    GM3635123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the coat hook (2). Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
    10. Fig 9: Roof Console Assembly
    GM3270557Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the roof console assembly (2). Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
    11. Fig 10: Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly Left Side
    GM3636056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the windshield garnish molding assembly left side (1). Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Left Side)Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Right Side) .
    12. Fig 11: Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly Right Side
    GM3637886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the windshield garnish molding assembly right side (3). Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Left Side)Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Right Side) .
    13. Fig 12: Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Assembly
    GM3267752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel assembly (2). Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
    14. Fig 13: Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel
    GM3637570Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the body lock pillar upper trim panel (3). Refer to Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
    15. Fig 14: Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding
    GM3637544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the body rear corner upper garnish molding (3). Refer to Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Standard Wheelbase) .
    16. Fig 15: Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover
    GM3635275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover. Refer to Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Replacement .
  17. Disconnect the electrical connectors and release the headliner wiring harness from the windshield pillars.
  18. Move the driver and passenger seats fully forward and recline.
  19. Place the rear seats in the stowed position.
  20. Lower the headlining trim panel down onto the interior and vehicle seats.
    21. Fig 16: Headliner Trim Panel Assembly
    GM3638277Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Prior to removal, note the routing of the wire harness to aid in reassembly and to ensure proper installation.

  21. Disconnect the roof wiring harness connectors, route the harness as necessary for removal with the headliner trim panel. Refer to Roof Wiring Harness Replacement (Chevrolet, GMC)Roof Wiring Harness Replacement (Cadillac) .
  22. With the aid of an assistant, remove the headliner trim panel assembly (1) from the vehicle through the liftgate opening.
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