Headlining Trim Panel Replacement

Fig 1: Headlining Trim Panel

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	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 sunshade. Refer to Sunshade Replacement . Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement . Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement . Remove the center pillar upper trim panels. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement . Remove the quarter window garnish moldings. Refer to Quarter Window Garnish Molding Replacement . Remove the center courtesy lamp assembly. Refer to Center Courtesy Lamp Replacement . Move the front seat fully forward and recline.
1	Headliner Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 5)
2	Headliner Trim Panel Assembly Procedure Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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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 sunshade. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
Remove the center pillar upper trim panels. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
Remove the quarter window garnish moldings. Refer to Quarter Window Garnish Molding Replacement .
Remove the center courtesy lamp assembly. Refer to Center Courtesy Lamp Replacement .
Move the front seat fully forward and recline.

Headliner Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 5)

Headliner Trim Panel Assembly
Procedure
Disconnect the electrical connectors.