Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Swift +, 2005 Pontiac Wave, and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View of Headliner and Plastic Retainers

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Remove the passenger assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
Remove the coat hook. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
Remove the plastic retainers in the headliner on the driver's side.

Fig 2: View of Windshield Pillar Trim Panel

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Remove the sun visors. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
Remove the interior courtesy lamp. Refer to Courtesy Lamp Replacement - Interior in Lighting Systems.
Remove the left and the right windshield pillar trim panels.

Fig 3: View of Left and Right Lower/Center Pillar Seat Belt Anchors

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Remove the bolts and the seat belt anchors from the left and the right lower/center pillars.

Fig 4: View of the Top of Left and Right Upper/Center Pillar Trim Panels

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Reposition the top of the left and the right upper/center pillar trim panels.

Fig 5: View of Headliner Along Rear Window and Plastic Retainers

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Remove the left and the right rear quarter upper trim panels.
Remove the sunroof molding, if equipped.
Remove the plastic retainers in the headliner along the rear window.
Slide and tilt both front seats forward.
Pull the headliner down and turn it 45 degrees.
Remove the headliner through a rear door.