Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2002)
Headliner: Service and Repair
Headliner Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (See: Sun Visor/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the overhead console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Overhead (See: Console/Service and Repair/Console Replacement -
Overhead) .
3. Refer to the following procedures in order to remove the necessary moldings:
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Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper (See: Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper)
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Garnish Molding Replacement - Side Door Opening Frame (See: Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Garnish Molding Replacement - Side Door
Opening Frame)
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Garnish Molding Replacement - LF Lock Pillar (See: Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Garnish Molding Replacement - LF Lock Pillar)
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Garnish Molding Replacement - RF Lock Pillar (See: Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Garnish Molding Replacement - RF Lock Pillar)
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Trim Replacement - Third Pillar Left (See: Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Trim Replacement - Third Pillar Left)
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Trim Replacement - Third Pillar Right (See: Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Trim Replacement - Third Pillar Right)
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Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Left (See: Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Left)
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Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Right (See: Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Right)
4. Release the front headliner from the roof panel by separating the retaining strips.
5. Remove the front headliner from the vehicle.
6. Remove the right seat belt retractor. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front in Seat Belts.
7. Remove the dome lamp from the rear headliner. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
8. Remove the sliding door track garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Sliding Door (See: Trim Panel/Service and
Repair/Garnish Molding Replacement - Sliding Door) .
9. Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement (See: Service and Repair) .
10. Remove the 2 push-in retainers (4) at the front edge of the rear headliner (2).
11. Detach the rear headliner (2) from the retaining strips (3).
12. Remove the rear headliner (2) from the roof panel (1).
13. With the aid of an assistant, remove the rear headliner from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure