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Removal Procedure

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  1. Insert a small, flat-bladed tool between the interior lamp/multifunction switch/reading lamp housing and the overhead console.
  2. Press inward and down in order to release the interior lamp/multifunction Switch/reading lamp housing from the overhead console.
    Fig 1: Inserting Flat-Bladed Tool Between Interior Lamp/Multifunction Switch And Overhead Console (Single)
    G01533324Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the interior lamp/multifunction switch/reading lamp housing from the overhead console.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the interior lamp/multifunction switch.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors From Interior Lamp/Multifunction Switch (Overhead Console - Single)
    G01533325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the headliner. Refer to HEADLINER REPLACEMENT   . 
  6. Remove the screw from the rear of the overhead console.
  7. Remove the locking nuts from the locating posts.
  8. Remove the overhead console from the headliner.
  9. Remove the push-nut retainer from the overhead console post in order to separate the 2 halves of the overhead console (single storage.)
    Fig 3: Removing Overhead Console From Headliner (Overhead Console - Single)
    G01533326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.