Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof)

Fig 1: Headlining Trim Panel (With 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 roof console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement . Remove the inside rearview mirror mount plate cover. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Mount Plate Cover 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 garnish moldings. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement . Remove the quarter window garnish moldings. Refer to Quarter Window Garnish Molding Replacement . Remove the rear and both front seats. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation and Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation .
1	Headliner Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 3)
2	Headliner Trim Panel Assembly Procedure To disconnect the front harness, remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement . Disconnect the electrical connectors. If transferring or replacing the wiring harness, refer to Headliner Harness Replacement . NOTE: Removal and installation of the headliner must be completed through the rear door 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 roof console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
Remove the inside rearview mirror mount plate cover. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Mount Plate Cover 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 garnish moldings. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
Remove the quarter window garnish moldings. Refer to Quarter Window Garnish Molding Replacement .
Remove the rear and both front seats. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation and Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation .

Headliner Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 3)

Headliner Trim Panel Assembly

Procedure

To disconnect the front harness, remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
If transferring or replacing the wiring harness, refer to Headliner Harness Replacement .

NOTE: Removal and installation of the headliner must be completed through the rear door 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.