LaCrosse V6-3.6L (2007)
Headliner: Service and Repair
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
Important: This vehicle may be equipped with roof rail module air bags. Disable these air bags before performing any work on the
headliner.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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.
2. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
3. Remove the sunshade anchors. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement .
4. Remove the overhead console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
5. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
6. Disconnect the electric connector (2) to the rearview mirror.
7. Remove the bolts from the assist handles. Refer to Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement .
8. Remove the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement and to Front Assist Handle
Replacement .
9. Remove the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
10. Remove the rear quarter upper trim panels. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
11. Pull down the door opening weatherstrip seal on both the front and the rear doors.
12. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, remove the finish lace from the sunroof opening. Refer to Sunroof Finishing Lace Replacement .
13. Using J 38778 , remove the push-in retainers, located over the rear seat, from the headliner
14. Remove the rear window trim panel as necessary to access the headliner harness connectors. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel
Replacement .
15. Disconnect the headliner electric harness connectors, located under the right side of the rear window shelf.
16. Disconnect the rear courtesy lamps in the headliner.
17. Recline the right front seat back to a horizontal position.
Important: Protect interior surfaces from sharp edges of headliner during removal enlist aid to assist with removal of headliner.
18. Remove the headliner from the vehicle through the right front door.