Headliner Replacement (Impala)

Fig 1: Replacing Headliner

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 (Monte Carlo) or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 (Impala) and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 (Monte Carlo) or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 (Impala) . Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Impala) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Monte Carlo) . Remove the upper center pillar trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar . Remove the windshield pillar trim. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Impala) or Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Monte Carlo) . Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement . Remove the sunshade anchors. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement . Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
1	Headlining Trim Screws Tip: These screws come off with the sunshade and sunshade anchors.
2	Headlining Trim Retainer (Qty: 2)
3	Headlining Trim Tip: Disconnect the electrical connectors. Fully recline the front seat backs. Tilt the steering wheel fully upward. Set the parking brake and put shifter in low gear. Cover the instrument panel to protect from damage. Remove through the front passenger door opening.