Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front passenger bucket seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT -- BUCKET .
- Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar .
- Remove the center pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar .
- Remove the rear quarter upper garnish moldings. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper .
- Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
- Remove the overhead console. Refer to Console Replacement - Overhead .
- Pull the door opening moldings down in order to clear headliner. Refer to WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT -- REAR DOOR OPENING .
- Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
- Remove the High Mounted Stop Lamp. Refer to HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP REPLACEMENT .
- Disconnect the headliner wiring harness connectors.
- Carefully pull the headliner down in order to gain access to the cardboard roof insulator.CAUTION: Use care when removing the cardboard roof insulator. Excessive pressure can cause dents in the roof panel.
- Starting in 1 corner of the cardboard insulator, pulling downward, cut the adhesive beads (1) using a sharp putty knife or equivalent.
- Separate the cardboard roof insulator from the roof.
Important: It is not necessary to remove all of the old adhesive from the roof panel.
- Cut off all of the excessive adhesive beads.CAUTION: Use care when removing or installing the headliner. Excessive bending will damage the headliner.
- With the add of an assistant, remove the headliner through the rear passenger door opening.
- Carefully separate the cardboard roof insulator from the headliner.