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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the IP top trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) UPPER .
    2. Fig 1: Removing Drivers Side Accessory Housing
    GM348648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the drivers side accessory housing (1) from the IP.
  3. Remove the transfer case control module, if equipped. Refer to TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT .
    4. Fig 2: Removing Wire Harness Retainer
    GM676224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Release the pressure on the headliner wire harness by removing the wire harness retainer (1) from the IP support beam.
    5. Fig 3: Headliner Wire Connectors At Junction Block
    GM698526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the headliner wire connectors from the junction block located next to the brake pedal.
  6. Remove the wire harness retainers along the windshield pillar.
  7. Follow the routing of the wire harness through the IP and release any wire harness retainers.
  8. Carefully pull out the wire harness from the windshield pillar ensuring that the wire harness does not get caught on any part.
  9. Remove the center trim pillar moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar  .
  10. Remove the third pillar trim pillar moldings. Refer to Trim Replacement - Third Pillar (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade/Suburban)  or Trim Replacement - Third Pillar (Avalanche/Escalade EXT)  .
  11. Remove the rear corner trim pillar moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Corner  .
  12. Disconnect the electrical connector to the rear view mirror.
  13. Remove the upper console. Refer to Console Replacement - Overhead (Full Length)  or Console Replacement - Overhead (Short Length)  .
  14. Remove the front sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement  .
  15. Remove the sunshade holders.
  16. Remove the rear coat hook, if equipped. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement  .
  17. Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement - Rear  .
  18. Remove auxiliary climate control console assembly. Refer to HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY .
  19. Remove the roof mounted air outlet louver by turning counter clockwise in order to remove the retainer.
  20. Remove the retainer.
  21. Remove the sunroof finishing lace, if equipped. Refer to SUNROOF FINISHING LACE REPLACEMENT .
  22. Remove the rear headliner retainers, if needed.
  23. Carefully separate the air duct at the right C-pillar from the headliner.
  24. Carefully separate the headliner from the roof Velcro(R) retainers.
    25. Fig 4: Removing Headliner
    GM590175Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. With the aid of an assistant carefully slide the headliner out through the rear of the vehicle.
  26. Remove the interior dome lamp assembly in order to transfer to the new headliner. Refer to DOME LAMP REPLACEMENT .
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