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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the new headliner upside down, on a clean protected surface.
  2. Transfer the antenna module (2) to the new headliner.
  3. Attach the antenna module (2) to the bracket.
  4. Connect the electrical connector (1).
  5. Connect the 2 coaxial cables (3,4).
  6. Ensure the antenna module ground strap is positioned properly to the headliner.
    Fig 1: Electrical Connector, Antenna Module & Coaxial Connectors
    G02096224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the rear courtesy lamp bezel (1) to the headliner.

    Important:  Ensure the bolt is placed through the antenna module ground strap.

  8. Loosely install the fastener (3).
    Fig 2: Roof Mounted Courtesy Lamp & Components
    G02096225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the side assist handle retainers.
  10. Install the assist handles and loosely install the fasteners in the integral retainer clips in order to hold the handles into position.
    Fig 3: Side Assist Handle & Retainers
    G02096226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the sunshades to the headliner.

    Important:  The electrical harness is placed between the headliner and the plastic retainer clip.

  12. Position the electrical harness between the headliner and retainer clip.
  13. Install the metal retainer ring (2).
  14. Loosely install the fasteners.
  15. Connect the electrical connectors (1).
    Fig 4: Electrical Connectors At Inside Rear View Mirror Attachment
    G02096227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the sunshade rod retainers.
  17. Install the overhead console to the headliner.
  18. On the right side, install the bolt through the sunshade rod retainer and through the overhead console bracket.
  19. Position the ground strap (1) onto the bolt (2).
  20. Install the metal retainer clip over the bolt in order to hold the ground strap into position.
  21. Install the left sunshade rod retainer.
  22. Loosely install the fastener.
  23. Ensure to install a new yellow plastic retainer to the bracket on the overhead console prior to assembly.

    The headliner is now ready for installation.

    Fig 5: Ground Strap & Bolt
    G02096228Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Ensure the electrical harnesses (3,4,6) are visible prior to installation.
    Fig 6: Headliner, Electrical Harnesses & Components
    G02096229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. With the aid from an assistant, position the headliner (7) to the cardboard roof insulator.
  26. Position and align the yellow push-in retainer to the net hole located in roof panel above the overhead console.
  27. Apply moderate hand pressure to the overhead console (1) in order to seat the push-in retainer.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  28. Secure both side assist handles (9) in order to hold the headliner in place.

    Tighten the assist handle screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  29. Install the assist handle bezel covers.
    Fig 7: Headliner & Components
    G02096230Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Install the fastener (3) for the rear courtesy lamp (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fastener to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

  31. Secure the bezel cover (2).
    Fig 8: Electrical Connectors At Inside Rear View Mirror Attachment
    G02096231Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  32. Secure both sunshades.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the outer sunshade bezel fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  33. Secure the right side sunshade rod retainer.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the right side to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

  34. Secure the left side sunshade rod retainer.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the left side to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  35. Position the sunshades to the headliner.
  36. Connect the electrical connectors to the inside rearview mirror.
  37. Connect the connector lead (3) for the antenna module to the front stationary glass(2).
    Fig 9: Connector Lead For Antenna Module At Front Stationary Glass
    G02096232Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  38. Connect the connector lead (3) for the antenna module to the rear stationary glass (1).
    Fig 10: Connector Lead For Antenna Module At Rear Stationary Glass
    G02096233Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  39. Connect the right rear quarter electrical connectors (3,4).
  40. Connect the coaxial cable (1).
    Fig 11: Connecting Right Rear Quarter Electrical Connectors And Coaxial Cable
    G02096234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  41. Connect the left rear quarter electrical connectors.
    Fig 12: Connecting Left Rear Quarter Electrical Connectors
    G02096235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  42. Install the rear sail panels. Refer to SAIL PANEL REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 13: Identifying Rear Sail Panels
    G02096236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  43. Install the rear seat back. Refer to SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT -- REAR in Seats.
  44. Install the center pillar garnish moldings (3). Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - CENTER PILLAR  .
    Fig 14: Center Pillar Garnish Moldings
    G02096237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  45. Install the rear carpet retainers (1). Refer to CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT - REAR  .
    Fig 15: Identifying Rear Carpet Retainer & Components
    G02096238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  46. Install the front carpet retainers. Refer to CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT - FRONT  .
  47. Install the center console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT -- FRONT FLOOR in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  48. Install the front seats. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT -- BUCKET in Seats.
    Fig 16: Identifying Front Carpet Retainer
    G02096239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  49. Install the windshield pillar garnish moldings (2). Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR  .
  50. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2   and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6   in SIR.
    Fig 17: Windshield Pillar Garnish Moldings
    G02096240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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