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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 (Coupe) or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 (Sedan) and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 (Coupe) or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 (Sedan) in SIR.
  2. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headliner Replacement (w/ Sunroof) or Headliner Replacement (w/o Sunroof) in Interior Trim.
  3. Using a small, flat-bladed tool, pry the rearward end of the lamp assembly cover to release the clips.
    4. Fig 1: Disengaging Reading Lamp Cover Clips
    GM888261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Slide the lamp assembly cover rearward to disengage the forward hooks.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Reading Lamp Cover
    GM888295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Turn the lamp assembly back plate to disengage the plate from the headliner.
    6. Fig 3: Disengaging Lamp Assembly Back Plate
    GM888276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the lamp assembly electrical connectors.
  7. Remove the lamp assembly back plate from the headliner.
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