Installation 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.
- Install the overhead console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Overhead .
- Install the headliner to the vehicle through the right rear door.
- Align the sunshade holes in the headliner with the corresponding holes in the body structure.
- Connect the headliner electric harness (1) located under the right side of the rear window shelf.
- If equipped with a roof rail airbag, connect the headliner electric harness to the right curtain inflator strap (2).
- Install the push-in retainers to the headliner.
- Install the door opening weatherstrip seal to hold the headliner in place on both the front and the rear doors.
- Install the finish lace around the sunroof opening. Refer to Sunroof Finishing Lace Replacement in Roof.
- Install the sail trim panel. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement .
- Install the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar
- Install the assist handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement - Rear .
- Install the dome light, if equipped.
- Connect the electric connector (2) to the rear view mirror.
- Install the sunshade anchors. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement .
- Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
- Install the rear window trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 and to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 in SIR.
IMPORTANT:
Do not bend the headlining too much when installing the headlining. Examine the plastic, energy-absorbing material on the back side of the headliner. If damaged the headliner must be replaced.