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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Frame Garnish Moldings
    GM432007Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disable the air bag system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Lower the door opening frame garnish moldings (1, 2) on the front and rear door pinch weld flanges.
  4. Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  5. Fig 2: Windshield Side Garnish Molding
    GM241992Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Gently pry and remove the windshield side garnish moldings (1).
  7. Remove the sunshades and retainers. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  8. Remove the courtesy and reading lamp/sunroof switch assembly, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement f.
  9. Remove the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .
  10. Remove the quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  11. Fig 3: Headlining Trim Finish Panel And Retainers
    GM853427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Lower the front seat back cushions in order to gain clearance to remove the headlining trim finish panel.
  13. Remove the 2 retainers (2) which secure the rear of the headlining trim finish panel.
  14. Lower the headlining trim finish panel (1). Remove the headlining through a rear door.