Sunroof Panel Trim Panel Replacement (Coupe)

Fig 1: Sunroof Panel Trim Panel Assembly And Retainer

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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WARNING: 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. CAUTION: 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. CAUTION: 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 Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement (Coupe) , Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement (Convertible) . Remove the sunshade assemblies. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Coupe) , Sunshade Replacement (Convertible) . Remove the sunshade supports. Refer to Sunshade Support Replacement (Coupe) . Remove the overhead console assembly. Refer to Roof Console Replacement . Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement (Coupe) . Remove the sunroof opening trim finish lace. Refer to Sunroof Opening Trim Finish Lace Replacement . Remove the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Coupe) , Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Convertible) . Remove the front seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement . Remove the instrument panel outer air outlet duct in order to allow access to unclip the harness. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side . Move the driver seat fully forward and recline.
1	Sunroof Panel Trim Panel Retainer
2	Sunroof Panel Trim Panel Assembly Procedure Prior to removal, note routing of wire harness to aid in assembly and to ensure proper installation. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Removal and installation of the headliner must be completed through the right front door opening with the aid of an assistant to prevent kinking or damage to the headliner.

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Component Name

WARNING:

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.

CAUTION:

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.

CAUTION:

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

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement (Coupe) , Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement (Convertible) .
Remove the sunshade assemblies. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Coupe) , Sunshade Replacement (Convertible) .
Remove the sunshade supports. Refer to Sunshade Support Replacement (Coupe) .
Remove the overhead console assembly. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement (Coupe) .
Remove the sunroof opening trim finish lace. Refer to Sunroof Opening Trim Finish Lace Replacement .
Remove the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Coupe) , Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Convertible) .
Remove the front seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel outer air outlet duct in order to allow access to unclip the harness. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side .
Move the driver seat fully forward and recline.

Sunroof Panel Trim Panel Retainer

Sunroof Panel Trim Panel Assembly

Procedure

Prior to removal, note routing of wire harness to aid in assembly and to ensure proper installation.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Removal and installation of the headliner must be completed through the right front door opening with the aid of an assistant to prevent kinking or damage to the headliner.