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Headliner - Removal






REMOVAL





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. If equipped, remove the sunroof opening trim ring.
3. Remove the quarter trim, Quarter Trim Panel - Removal.
4. Remove the upper B-pillar trim, B-Pillar Trim Panel-Removal.
5. Remove the A-pillar trim, A-Pillar Trim Panel-Removal.
6. If equipped, remove the overhead console, Overhead Console - Removal.
7. Remove the sun visor support, Visor Support - Removal.
8. Remove the visors, Visor - Removal.
9. Remove the assist handles, Grab Handle - Removal.
10. Disconnect the body harness connectors (3).
11. Remove the harness clip (1) from the D-pillar body (2).





12. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the mirror (2).





13. Disconnect the sunroof motor jumper (5).
14. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, separate the duel lock fasteners (1) of the headliner (4) to remove the headliner from the sunroof (2).





15. Cut the lift gate washer hose (1) at the A-pillar.





16. Remove the harness clip (2) from the D-pillar body (1).
17. Disconnect the DVD electrical connectors (3).





18. If equipped, disconnect the satellite radio body antenna connector (1).
19. Disconnect the power connector (2).
20. Disconnect the radio body antenna connector (3).





21. Disconnect the radio and/or satellite electrical connectors along the left A-pillar.





22. Remove the Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) and disconnect the lift gate washer hose (4), Center Mounted Brake Lamp - Removal.
23. Disconnect the electrical connector for the lift gate harness (1).
24. Remove the clip (3) from the header roof (2).






CAUTION: It is necessary to fold the corner and the side up between the C and D pillar area of the headliner to remove from the vehicle. The corner must be folded up and not down to avoid damaging the headliner.

25. Fold the rear seat in the down position and remove the headliner (2) from the roof (1).