Removal Procedure

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Use a flat bladed tool in order to open the front and rear bezel covers.

Fig 1: Aligning Flat Bladed Tool With Bezel To Release Roof Panel Retaining Tab
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Position the stem of a flat bladed tool at the rear bezel.
Push the rear bezel rearward 6 mm (1/4 in) and pull down on the handle in order to release the roof panel retaining tab.
Position the stem of a flat bladed tool at the inside edge of the front bezel assembly.
Push the front bezel assembly forward 6 mm (1/4 in) and pull down on the handle in order to release the roof panel retaining tab.

Fig 2: Inserting Tip Of Flat Bladed Tool Into Rear Retaining Tab
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Partially lower the headliner in order to expose the rear handle retaining tab (1).
Insert the tip of a flat bladed tool into the rear retaining tab (1).
With the retaining tab (1) released, pull down on the handle in order to release the roof panel tab from the bezel.

Fig 3: Pulling Down On Assist Handle While Retaining Tab Is Released
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Remove the handle from the roof panel.

Fig 4: Removing Assist Handle From Roof Panel
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Partially lower the headliner in order to expose the front handle retaining tab (1).
Insert the tip of a flat bladed tool into the front retaining tab (1).
With the retaining tab (1) released, pull down on the handle in order to release the roof panel tab (2) from the bezel.

Fig 5: Illustrating Roof Tab Released From Plastic Retaining Tab
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Remove the handle from the roof panel.
Rotate the bezels in order to release the bezel retaining tabs.
Remove the bezels from the headliner.