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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel with windshield defroster nozzle. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement .
  2. Remove the drivers knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  3. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  4. Remove the sunshade retainers. Refer to Sunshade Retainer Replacement .
  5. Remove the overhead console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
  6. Remove the sunroof opening trim finish lace, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Opening Trim Finish Lace Replacement .
  7. Remove the overhead assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  8. Remove the left and right body hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  9. Remove the rear seat No. 2, if equipped. Refer to Rear Number 2 Seat Replacement .
  10. Remove the rear headlining panel. Refer to Headlining Rear Trim Panel Replacement (SUV) .
    11. Fig 1: Identifying Headliner Wire Harness Connectors
    GM867081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Note the routing of the headliner wiring harness down the left windshield pillar and through the openings in the instrument panel down to the instrument panel junction panel to ensure proper reinstallation.
  12. Disconnect the headliner wiring harness connectors at the instrument panel electrical junction panel and pull the wiring harness up through the openings in the instrument panel.
    13. Fig 2: Identifying Door Opening Weather Stripping
    GM858246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Partially remove all door opening weather stripping and position away from the headliner.
    14. Fig 3: Moving Front Seats To Full Forward Position
    GM858247Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Move the front seats to the full forward position and move the seat backs to the full forward position also.
    15. Fig 4: Resting Headliner On Seats
    GM858270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Fold the rear No. 1 seats to the full flat position.
  16. Remove the push pins retainers that hold the headliner.
  17. Rest the headliner on the seats.
    18. Fig 5: Removing Headliner Through Rear Lift Gate Opening
    GM858231Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Disconnect the rear washer hose.
  19. The headliner should be removed through the rear lift gate opening. Position the headliner on an angle from the lower left corner to the upper right corner of the lift gate opening.
    20. IMPORTANT: To minimize damage to the headliner it is necessary that 4 people perform the removal and installation process.
    Fig 6: Headliner & Rear Lift Gate Opening
    GM858266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Position 2 people at the rear of the vehicle and 2 people at each of the rear doors. Begin to guide the headliner out of the vehicle by slightly flexing it to gain clearance through the lift gate opening.
  21. Slowly guide the headliner out of the rear lift gate opening and ensure that the edges of the headliner do not get caught on the body sheet metal.
    22. Fig 7: Positioning Headliner
    GM858255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. As the headliner moves rearward in the vehicle, the people located at the rear doors should move to the rear lift gate opening to complete the removal of the headliner.
  23. Place the headliner on a clean prepared surface.
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