Rendezvous FWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2005)
Headliner: Service and Repair
Headliner Replacement (Rendezvous)
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
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.
1. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (See: Trim Panel/Service and
Repair/Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar) .
2. Remove the sunroof switch, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement (See: Roof and Associated Components/Sunroof /
Moonroof/Sunroof / Moonroof Switch/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement) in Roof.
3. Remove the overhead console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Overhead (Rendezvous) (See: Console/Service and Repair/Console
Replacement - Overhead (Rendezvous))Console Replacement - Overhead (Aztek) (See: Console/Service and Repair/Console Replacement -
Overhead (Aztek)) .
4. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (See: Sun Visor/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Sunshade Replacement) .
5. Remove the assist handle and rear coat hook. Refer toAssist Handle and Rear Coat Hook Replacement (Aztek) (See: Passenger Assist
Handle/Service and Repair/Assist Handle and Rear Coat Hook Replacement (Aztek))Assist Handle and Rear Coat Hook Replacement
(Rendezvous) (See: Passenger Assist Handle/Service and Repair/Assist Handle and Rear Coat Hook Replacement (Rendezvous)) .
6. Remove the rear coat hook. Refer toCoat Hook Replacement (Rendezvous) (See: Service and Repair) .
7. Remove the assist handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement (Rendezvous) (See: Passenger Assist Handle/Service and Repair/Assist Handle
Replacement (Rendezvous)) .
8. Remove the upper center trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar (See: Trim Panel/Service and Repair) .
9. Remove the rear quarter upper trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Aztek) (See: Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Trim
Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Aztek))Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Rendezvous) (See: Trim Panel/Service and
Repair/Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Rendezvous)) .
10. Remove the cargo lamp. Refer to Cargo Lamp Replacement .
11. Use J 38778 in order to remove the rear headliner push-in retainers.
12. Remove the headliner from the roof through the rear of the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the headliner to the roof through the rear of the vehicle.
2. Push the headliner rearwards in order to lock the headliner into place.