Headlining Trim Panel Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Headliner assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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. NOTE: Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced. NOTE: If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced. Preliminary Procedures Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement . Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement . Remove the sunshade retainer. Refer to Sunshade Retainer Bezel Replacement . Remove the A pillar trim panels. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement . Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement . Remove the upper B or lock pillar trim. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Sedan) or Lock Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Coupe) or Lock Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Sedan) .
1	Headliner Assembly Procedure: Disconnect all electrical connections.

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Component Name

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.

NOTE: Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.

NOTE: If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
Remove the sunshade retainer. Refer to Sunshade Retainer Bezel Replacement .
Remove the A pillar trim panels. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
Remove the upper B or lock pillar trim. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Sedan) or Lock Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Coupe) or Lock Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Sedan) .

Headliner Assembly
Procedure:
Disconnect all electrical connections.