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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear shelf. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf .
  2. Disconnect the electric connector, which is located under the rear shelf, to the headliner wiring harness.
  3. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  4. Remove the sunshade retainers. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the electric connector to the rearview mirror.
  6. Remove the side assist handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement - Front  and to Assist Handle Replacement - Rear .
  7. Remove the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar .
  8. Remove the upper quarter trim panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper .
  9. Remove the overhead console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Overhead .
  10. Remove the finishing lace from around the sunroof opening, if equipped.
  11. Recline the front seats as far as possible to the rearward position.
  12. Remove the upper center pillar trim panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar .
  13. Pull down on the front door weatherstrip seal.
  14. Pull down on the rear door weatherstrip seal.
  15. Pull down the headliner around the sunroof opening to release the headliner from the hook and loop retainers.
  16. Use J 38778  in order to remove the 2 push-in retainers which secure the rear headliner to the roof
  17. Remove the headliner from the vehicle through the right front door.
    Fig 1: Removing Retainers & Headliner From Vehicle
    G01832088Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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