Removal and Installation

All vehicles

Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Using a suitable tool, separate the interior lamp from the overhead console.

Fig 1: Separating Interior Lamp From Overhead Console
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Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the interior lamp.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors And Removing Interior Lamp
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With roof opening panel

CAUTION: To avoid damage, the overhead console trim panel must only be pulled downwards enough to release the retaining clips.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Overhead Console Trim Panel From Overhead Console

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Disconnect the overhead console trim panel from the overhead console.
1. Using a suitable tool, release the front retaining clips.
2. Pull the overhead console trim panel downwards to release the side retaining clips.
3. Push the overhead console trim panel forward to release the rear retaining clips.
Disconnect the roof opening panel control switch electrical connector.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Roof Opening Panel Control Switch Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the overhead console from the roof panel.
- Remove the retaining screws.
Fig 5: Removing Retaining Screws
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Remove the overhead console.
1. Release the front retaining clips.
2. Release the side retaining clips.
3. Push the overhead console forward to release the rear retaining clips.
Fig 6: Removing Overhead Console
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Without roof opening panel

Remove the overhead console.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Release the retaining clips.
Fig 7: Removing Screws And Releasing Retaining Clips
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All vehicles

NOTE: Make sure the overhead console retaining plate, which is attached to the upper surface of the headliner, is correctly installed.