Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Insert a flat-bladed tool at the left end of the lamp lens. Press in and down to free the lamp lens clip.

Fig 1: Lamp Lens Clip

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Pull down to remove the left lens.
Use the same procedure to remove the right lens.
Remove the overhead console screws.

Fig 2: Overhead Console Screws

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Grip the console at the rear and pull down to release the retainers (2).

Fig 3: Overhead Console Retainers

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Slide the off/on switches (1) into the open slot and remove them.

Fig 4: Off/On Switches

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Insert a flat-bladed tool at the base of each lamp and press in to remove them.

Fig 5: Removal Of Lamps Using Screwdriver

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If equipped, remove the electrical connector from the sun roof switch (1).

Fig 6: Electrical Connector & Sun Roof Switch

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Remove the overhead console housing from the vehicle.
For the removal of the console backplate remove the headliner as necessary. Refer to Headliner Replacement .
Remove the wire harness from the clips in the backplate.
Remove the backplate from the vehicle.