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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the sunshade. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  3. Remove the optional reading lamp cover. Refer to Reading Lamp Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Headliner
    GM980764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the optional OnStar® microphone harness.
    5. Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting Electrical Connectors At Reading Lamp Cover/Sunroof Switch
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  5. Disconnect the optional sunroof switch.
  6. Remove the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  7. Remove the upper center pillar molding. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .
  8. Remove the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement (Without DVD) .
  9. Remove the lock pillar garnish molding. Refer to Lock Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  10. Remove the rear corner garnish molding. Refer to Body Rear Corner Garnish Molding Replacement .
  11. Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
    12. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Rear Pushpin Fastener
    GM977468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the rear pushpin.
  13. Pull back the quarter trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement .
  14. Remove the door seal from the headliner edge.
    15. Fig 4: Disconnecting/Connecting Headliner Electrical Connector
    GM977398Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the headliner electrical connector behind the trim panel.
  16. Fold the passenger seat flat and the driver seat forward.
    17. Fig 5: Disengaging Velcro And Magnet From The Headliner
    GM977455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Carefully disengage the hook and loop and the magnet attachments from the headliner and remove the headliner out from the liftgate opening.
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