Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. 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 windshield garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR .
Remove the sunroof switch, if equipped. Refer to SUNROOF SWITCH REPLACEMENT .
Remove the overhead console, if equipped. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - OVERHEAD (RENDEZVOUS) or CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - OVERHEAD (AZTEK) .
Remove the sunshades. Refer to SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT .
Remove the assist handle and rear coat hook. Refer to ASSIST HANDLE AND REAR COAT HOOK REPLACEMENT (AZTEK) or ASSIST HANDLE AND REAR COAT HOOK REPLACEMENT (RENDEZVOUS) .
Remove the rear coat hook. Refer to COAT HOOK REPLACEMENT (RENDEZVOUS) .
Remove the assist handle. Refer to ASSIST HANDLE REPLACEMENT (RENDEZVOUS) .
Remove the upper center trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - UPPER CENTER PILLAR .
Remove the rear quarter upper trim. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER UPPER (AZTEK) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER UPPER (RENDEZVOUS) .
Remove the cargo lamp.
Use J 38778 in order to remove the rear headliner push-in retainers.
Remove the headliner from the roof through the rear of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing Procedure Of Headliner (Rendezvous)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.