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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar .
  2. Release the front assist handle from the headliner. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  3. Recline the bucket seat and release the upper portion of the center pillar trim panel. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar .
  4. Open and rotate the sunshade parallel to the side window.
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Bezel Access Hole
    GM672367Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Insert a small tool into the bezel access hole (1).
    6. IMPORTANT: Midway through the rotation cycle, the tool will move further into the access hole.
  6. Push upward on the tool while rotating the sunshade parallel to the windshield. The sunshade pivot arm bezel should appear to be recessed into the bezel.
    7. Fig 2: Applying Outboard Pressure To Sunshade
    GM930979Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure the pivot arm is recessed into the bezel before removing the sunshade from the headliner.
  7. Apply outboard pressure to the sunshade while the sunshade is parallel to the windshield.
    8. Fig 3: Removing Sunshade From Headliner
    GM930983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Pull the sunshade downward while maintaining outboard pressure to the sunshade. You will notice a separation between the headliner and the sunshade bezel.
  9. In order to remove the sunshade from the headliner, carefully grab the headliner at the windshield pillar area and apply downward pressure while gently rocking the sunshade up and down.
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Inboard Retainer
    GM672434Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the inboard retainer screw.
  11. Remove the inboard retainer (1) from the headliner.
  12. If the vehicle is equipped with lighted sunshades, perform the following steps:
      Fig 5: Identifying Lighted Sunshade Electrical Connector
      GM772180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    1. Reach above the headliner to access the electrical connector (1).
    2. Remove the electrical connectors from the headliner substrate.
    3. Disconnect the sunshade electrical connector from the headliner harness.
  13. Remove the sunshade from the vehicle.
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