Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Detach the sunshade (1) from the sunshade rod retainer clip.
Remove the windshield pillar garnish molding.
Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR .
Remove the fasteners from the outboard bezel (2).

Fig 1: Removing Sunshade From Sunshade Rod Retainer Clip
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Important: The sunshade bezel is secure to the roof by means of a two piece plastic retainer and metal integral clip.
The plastic retainer will fall out of the headliner (3) when the three fasteners are removed from the bezel.

Fig 2: Removing Plastic Retainer From Headliner
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NOTE: Use care when removing or installing the headliner. Excessive bending will damage the headliner.
Carefully reach inside the headliner until the electrical connector (1) is exposed.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the sunshade from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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