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Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
  2. GM5548939Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Reposition the weatherstrip as necessary.

  3. Pull down the windshield garnish molding (1) rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar.
  4. Access the windshield garnish bolt (2) on the backside of the windshield garnish molding (1).
  5. Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt (2) - Remove
  6. Windshield Garnish Molding - Left Side (1) - Remove
  7. GM5549637Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Reposition the weatherstrip as necessary.

  8. Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Cover (1) - Remove [2x]
  9. Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
  10. Windshield Garnish Molding - Right Side (3) - Remove
  11. GM5522013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  12. Radio Front Speaker Grille (1) - Remove
  13. GM5551429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fold the assist handle downward and hold. (2)

  14. Use a small flat-bladed tool to open the assist handle covers to access the bolts.
  15. Roof Rail Assist Handle Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
  16. Roof Rail Assist Handle (2) - Remove [2x]
  17. GM5552322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Sunshade Retainer Bolt Cover (1) - Remove

  18. Sunshade Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
  19. Squeeze the tabs at the base of the sunshade (3) to detach it from the roof panel and allow the headliner with the sunshade attached to be lowered.
  20. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  21. Release the retainer attaching the sunshade (3) to the headlining trim panel.
  22. Sunshade-Left Side (3) - Remove
  23. GM5604907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Sunshade Retainer Bolt Cover (1) - Remove

  24. Sunshade Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
  25. Squeeze the tabs at the base of the sunshade (3) to detach it from the roof panel and allow the headliner with the sunshade attached to be lowered.
  26. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  27. Release the retainer attaching the sunshade (3) to the headlining trim panel.
  28. Sunshade-Right Side (3) - Remove
  29. GM5581770Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  30. Roof Console Opening Trim Plate (1) - Remove
  31. Roof Console Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
  32. Roof Console (3) - Remove
  33. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  34. GM5560307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Open the sunshade support bolt access covers with an appropriate tool on both sides of vehicle.

  35. Sunshade Support Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
  36. Using the appropriate tool, release the metal sunshade support retainers on both sides of vehicle.
  37. Sunshade Support (2) - Remove [2x]
  38. GM5579672Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool between the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover insert (1) and windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (2).

  39. Separate the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover insert (1) from the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (2).
  40. GM5579675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Insert (1) - Remove

  41. GM5579676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a suitable plastic trim tool, carefully pry downward on the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (1) to release it from the windshield.

  42. Pull downward to remove the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (1) from the windshield.
  43. GM5568506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool between the rear seat position center reading and courtesy lamp (1) and headlining trim panel (2).

  44. Separate the rear seat position center reading and courtesy lamp (1) from the headlining trim panel (2).
  45. GM5568509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Pull downward to release the retaining tabs.

  46. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  47. Rear Seat Position Center Reading and Courtesy Lamp - Front (1) - Remove
  48. GM5568511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool between the rear seat position center reading and courtesy lamp (1) and headlining trim panel (2).

  49. Separate the rear seat position center reading and courtesy lamp (1) from the headlining trim panel (2).
  50. GM5568512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Pull downward to release the retaining tabs.

  51. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  52. Rear Seat Position Center Reading and Courtesy Lamp - Rear (1) - Remove
  53. GM5577690Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Place the coat hook (2) in the open position.

  54. Coat Hook Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
  55. Coat Hook (2) - Remove [2x]
  56. GM5551298Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Move both front seats fully forward.

  57. Use a flat bladed plastic tool between the center pillar center trim panel (1) and the center pillar upper trim panel to disengage the upper retaining clips (2) on both sides of the vehicle.
  58. Pull from both sides of the center pillar center trim panel (1) to release the middle and lower retaining clips (2) on both sides of the vehicle.
  59. Center Pillar Center Trim Panel (1) - Remove [2x]
  60. GM5551478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    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.

    Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Bolt Cap (1) - Remove [2x]

  61. Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
  62. Pull the center pillar upper trim panel (3) toward the inside of the vehicle to disengage the retaining clips on both sides of the vehicle.
    63. NOTE:

    The Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel does not need to be fully removed from the vehicle.

  63. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel (3) - Reposition [2x]
  64. GM5569956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt Cap (1) - Remove

  65. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) - Remove
  66. GM5569959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

    67. NOTE:

    The Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel does not need to be fully removed from the vehicle.

  67. Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel (1) - Reposition
  68. GM5591923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt Cap (1) - Remove

  69. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) - Remove
  70. GM5591925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

    71. NOTE:

    The Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel does not need to be fully removed from the vehicle.

  71. Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel (1) - Reposition
  72. GM5664317Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retaining Clip (1) - Remove [2x]

  73. Disengage the retainer (2) at the bottom of the harness.
  74. GM5660864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Prior to removal, note the routing of the wire harness to aid in reassembly and to ensure proper installation.

    Lower the headlining trim panel (1).

  75. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  76. Disengage the retaining clips (2) at the rear of the headliner trim panel.
  77. With the aid of an assistant, remove the headlining trim panel (1) from the vehicle through the liftgate opening.
  78. Headlining Trim Panel (1) - Remove
  79. Transfer components as necessary.
  80. If transferring or replacing the wiring harness.
    • Take note of the wiring harness locations and measure the harness lead length prior to removing. Mark harness routing locations on new headlining trim panel (2) prior to harness removal.
      • NOTE:

      Use a camera to take pictures and use a pencil to mark the new headlining trim panel (2).

    • Use fiber or plastic trim tool to assist in removing the wiring harness from the headlining trim panel (2), taking care not to damage the harness.
    • Remove excess glue and material from the wiring harness and re-tape areas where the tape was removed or damaged.
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