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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the garnish trim. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
  1. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar  .
  2. Remove the sunroof switch, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement in Roof.
  3. Remove the sunroof lace, if equipped.
  4. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement  .
  5. Remove the overhead console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Overhead (Rendezvous)  or Console Replacement - Overhead (Aztek)  .
  6. Remove the upper center trim panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar  .
  7. Remove the upper quarter trim panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Aztek)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Rendezvous)  .
  8. Remove the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper  .
  9. Remove the left and the right lamps from the roof side rail. Refer to Roof Side Rail Lamp Replacement .
    10. Fig 1: Identifying Rear Headliner Push-In Retainers
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  10. Use J 38778  in order to remove the rear headliner push-in retainers.
  11. Remove the headliner from the roof through the rear of the vehicle.
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