Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
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.
- Remove the sunshades. Refer to SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the sunshade retainers (3). Refer to SUNSHADE ANCHOR REPLACEMENT .
- Disconnect the electric connectors to the rear view mirror and to the front antenna.
- Remove the power sunroof switch, if equipped. Refer to SUNROOF SWITCH REPLACEMENT in Roof.
- Remove the dome lamp, if equipped. Refer to DOME LAMP REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the assist handles. Refer to ASSIST HANDLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT and to ASSIST HANDLE REPLACEMENT - REAR .
- Remove the side upper garnish molding from the windshield. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR .
- Remove the upper quarter trim panels. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER UPPER .
- Pull down on the door opening weatherstrip seal on both the front and the rear doors.
- Remove the rear window trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR WINDOW SHELF .
- Disconnect the headliner electrical harness connector, located behind the right rear speaker.
- Disconnect the OnStar® electrical connector, if equipped.
- Disconnect the headliner electrical harness and the antenna lead, located behind the left rear speaker.
- Use J 38778 in order to remove the rear retainers (2).
- Rotate the right front seatback to a horizontal position.
- Remove the headliner (1) from the vehicle through the right front door.