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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2004 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement  .
  2. Remove the sunshade anchors. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement  .
  3. Remove the dome lamp, if equipped. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement (Impala and Monte Carlo) or Dome Lamp Replacement (Impala with SEO, RPO 6C7) .
  4. Remove the assist handles, if equipped. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement - Front  and Assist Handle Replacement - Rear  .
  5. Remove the coat hook. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement  .
  6. Remove the side rail lamps, if equipped. Refer to Roof Side Rail Lamp Replacement .
  7. Remove the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Impala)  or Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Monte Carlo)  .
  8. Remove the windshield rear view mirror electrical connector.
  9. Remove the center pillar, upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar (Impala)  .
  10. Remove the rear seatback. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Fixed) or Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding) in Seats.
  11. Remove the upper quarter trim panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Impala)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Monte Carlo)  .
  12. Remove the rear window trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (Impala)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (Monte Carlo)  .
  13. Remove the push-in retainers from the rear of the headliner using J 38778  . With the aid of an assistant, support the front of the headliner.
  14. Disconnect the headliner electrical harness connector and the ground wire.
  15. Remove the headliner wiring harness from the inner roof panel.
  16. Recline the front seats in order to aid in the removal of the headliner from the vehicle.
  17. Move the console shifter all the way back to the number 1 position.
  18. For the headliner without the sunroof, remove the headliner from the roof insulator pad, using a flat-bladed tool to cut through the glue bonding the headliner to the roof insulator pad.
  19. For the headliner with the sunroof, remove the headliner from the sunroof module by disengaging the Velcro(tm) strips (1).
    20. Fig 1: Headliner (Impala)
    GM301244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. With the aid of an assistant, remove the headliner from the vehicle through the right front door.
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