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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the headliner. Refer to HEADLINER REPLACEMENT  .
    NOTE: Use care when removing the cardboard roof insulator. Excessive pressure can cause dents in the roof panel.
  2. Starting in one corner of the cardboard, pulling downward, cut the adhesive beads (1) using a sharp putty knife or equivalent.

    Important:  It is not necessary to remove all of the old adhesive from the roof panel.

  3. Cut off the majority of the loose adhesive beads.
  4. Remove the cardboard roof insulator.
    Fig 1: Cutting Adhesive Beads And Cardboard Roof Insulator
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