Removal Procedure
- Remove the IP top trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the hinge pillar trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Hinge Pillar .
- Disconnect the headliner wire connectors from the junction block located next to the brake pedal.
- Remove the wire harness retainers along the windshield pillar and I/P assembly.
- Remove the center trim pillar moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar .
- Remove the third pillar trim pillar moldings. Refer to Trim Replacement - Third Pillar (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade/Suburban) or Trim Replacement - Third Pillar (Avalanche/Escalade EXT) .
- Remove the rear corner trim pillar moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Corner .
- Disconnect the electrical connector to the rear view mirror.
- Remove the upper console. Refer to Console Replacement - Overhead .
- Remove the DVD player, if equipped. Refer to DVD Player Replacement (2nd Row) or DVD Player Replacement (3rd Row) in Entertainment.
- Remove the front sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
- Remove the sunshade holders.
- Remove the rear coat hook, if equipped. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
- Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement - Rear .
- Remove auxiliary climate control console assembly. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement - Front Auxiliary (Front Overhead Control A/C Only) or HVAC Control Assembly Replacement - Front Auxiliary (Front Overhead Control Heat and A/C) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Remove the roof mounted air outlet louver by turning counter clockwise in order to remove the retainer.
- Remove the retainer.
- Remove the sunroof finishing lace, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Finishing Lace Replacement .
- Remove the rear headliner retainers, if needed.
- Carefully separate the air duct at the right C-pillar from the headliner.
- Carefully separate the headliner from the roof Velcro(R) retainers.
- With the aid of an assistant carefully slide the headliner out through the rear of the vehicle.
- Remove the interior dome lamp assembly in order to transfer to the new headliner. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.