Removal Procedure

Some 2nd design vehicles may be equipped with an optional head curtain inflator module. Please read the following cautions before removing or installing vehicle components located near these supplementary restraint devices.

NOTE: 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.

NOTE: If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.

CAUTION: The head curtain inflator module tethers must be routed correctly. Improper routing may result in personal injury or improper curtain airbag deployment.

IMPORTANT: Before removing, note the position of the door weather-strip over the edge of headliner.

Fig 1: Windshield Garnish Molding

GM869328

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Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Without Head Curtain Inflator Module) or Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Coupe) or Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Sedan/Wagon) .

Fig 2: Map Lamp And The Sunroof Switch Console Bezel

GM863734

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If equipped with a sunroof, remove the bezel from the map lamp and the sunroof switch console by prying at the outside edge to unsnap the bezel.

Fig 3: Striker Trim Cover

GM869334

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Remove the striker trim cover. Refer to Striker Cover Replacement (Coupe - 2nd Design) .

Fig 4: Sunshade

GM867104

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Remove the sunshades, the sunshade supports, and the screws.
- Headliner (1)
- Sunshade Support (2)
- Sunshade (3)

Fig 5: Coathook And Coathook Screw

GM869419

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Remove the left coat hook and the coat hook screw.

Fig 6: Center High-Mount Stop Lamp

GM865246

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Remove the center high-mount stop lamp cover by pulling to disengage the clips.
Disconnect the wiring harness.

Fig 7: Seatbelt Upper Anchor

GM868115

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Unsnap the seat belt bolt cover.
Loosen the TORX(R) bolt and rotate the presenter arm forward to disengage the presenter arm guide notch from the spaceframe.
Remove the presenter arm and the seat belt unit.
Lower both the front seat backs to the full back position.

Fig 8: Quarter Window Garnish Molding & Related Components

GM868060

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Remove the quarter window garnish moldings by pulling to disengage the clips.
- Defogger Lead (1)
- Defogger Notch (2)
- Interlock Tab (3)
Disconnect the dome lamp electrical connector at the spaceframe on the driver's side.

Fig 9: Headliner

GM868086

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NOTE: When removing the headliner, be careful not to bend the headliner. If the headliner is bent, it will break and leave a wrinkle that cannot be repaired.

NOTE: When removing a headliner it is possible for the Velcro^(R) fasteners to tear from the headliner substrate. The Velcro^(R) to hook and loop bond is much stronger than the Velcro^(R) to substrate. Once damaged, the Velcro^(R) cannot be replaced

Reach above the hook and loop retainer. Gently disengage them from the headliner Velcro(R).
- For non-sunroof vehicles, the Velcro(R) is located above the dome lamp.
- For sunroof vehicles, the Velcro(R) attachments surround the sunroof opening. Disengage the Velcro(R) along the left and right sides first.

Fig 10: Seat Belt Webbing Bezel

GM869331

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Slide the seat belt webbing bezel outboard to disengage it from the slot in the headliner.
Remove the headliner through left side.