Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner Replacement

Removal Procedure


Notice: 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.


Notice: 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.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 and to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 in SIR.
2. Remove the sunshade. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the optional reading lamp cover. Refer to Reading Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.




4. Disconnect the optional OnStar(R) microphone harness.




5. Disconnect the optional sunroof switch.
6. Remove the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Removal and Replacement) .
7. Remove the upper center pillar molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Lower (Removal and Replacement) .
8. Remove the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
9. Remove the lock pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Lock Pillar Upper (Removal and Replacement) .
10. Remove the rear corner garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Corner (Removal and Replacement) .
11. Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement (Service and Repair) .




12. Remove the rear pushpin.
13. Pull back the quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Removal and Replacement) .
14. Remove the door seal from the headliner edge.




15. Disconnect the headliner electrical connector behind the trim panel.
16. Fold the passenger seat flat and the driver seat forward.




17. Carefully disengage the Velcro(R) and the magnet attachments from the headliner and remove the headliner out from the liftgate opening.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the headliner into the vehicle through the liftgate opening.
2. Push on the Velcro(R) and the magnet attachments to partially secure the liner.




3. Install the pushpin fastener at the rear of the headliner.
4. Secure the weatherstrip over the edge of the headliner.




5. Connect the sunroof switch electrical connectors.




6. Connect the OnStar(R) microphone electrical connector.
7. Install the reading lamp cover. Refer to Reading Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
8. Connect the OnStar(R) electrical connector.
9. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Service and Repair) .
10. Install the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Removal and Replacement) .
11. Install the center pillar molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar Lower (Removal and Replacement) .
12. Install the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .




13. Connect the headliner electrical connectors behind the cargo area trim panel. Connect the clips holding the wire to the metal.
14. Install the driver side quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Removal and Replacement) .
15. Install the lock pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Lock Pillar Upper (Removal and Replacement) .
16. Install the rear garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Corner (Removal and Replacement) .
17. Install the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement (Service and Repair) .
18. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 and to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 in SIR.