Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (without Sunroof)

Fig 1: Headlining Trim Panel (without Sunroof)

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: 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. 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. Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement . Remove the sunshade supports. Refer to Sunshade Support Replacement . Remove the assist handles. Refer to Roof Rail Front Assist Handle Replacement , and Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement . Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement . Remove the center pillar upper trim panels. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement . Remove the quarter window garnish moldings. Refer to Quarter Window Garnish Molding Replacement . Remove the dome lamp assembly. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement . Remove the front dome lamp bezel. Refer to Dome Lamp Bezel Replacement - Front . Remove the windshield outside moisture sensor cover. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Cover Replacement .
1	Headliner Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 6)
2	Headliner Trim Panel Procedure Disconnect electrical connectors. Removal and installation of the headliner must be completed through the liftgate hatch opening. Always service with the aid of an assistant to prevent kinking or damage to the headliner. When installing a new headliner, tape any unused connector to the headliner with a high adhesive tape.

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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:

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.

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.

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
Remove the sunshade supports. Refer to Sunshade Support Replacement .
Remove the assist handles. Refer to Roof Rail Front Assist Handle Replacement , and Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement .
Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
Remove the center pillar upper trim panels. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
Remove the quarter window garnish moldings. Refer to Quarter Window Garnish Molding Replacement .
Remove the dome lamp assembly. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .
Remove the front dome lamp bezel. Refer to Dome Lamp Bezel Replacement - Front .
Remove the windshield outside moisture sensor cover. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Cover Replacement .

Headliner Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 6)

Headliner Trim Panel

Procedure

Disconnect electrical connectors.
Removal and installation of the headliner must be completed through the liftgate hatch opening. Always service with the aid of an assistant to prevent kinking or damage to the headliner. When installing a new headliner, tape any unused connector to the headliner with a high adhesive tape.