Avalanche 1500 2WD V8-5.3L (2008)
1. Disable the roof rail SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the front assist handle.
3. Remove the windshield garnish molding.
4. Remove the sunshade assembly and the sunshade retainers.
5. Remove the roof console assembly.
6. Remove the front door sill plate.
7. Remove the rear door sill plate.
8. Remove the center pillar lower molding.
9. Remove the center pillar upper molding.
10. Remove the lock pillar molding.
11. Remove the back body opening molding
12. Remove the body rear corner upper molding.
13. Remove the coat hooks.
14. Remove the sunroof panel window molding.
15. Remove the rear overhead console.
16. Place the rear seats in the stowed position.
17. Remove the front seat headrest.
18. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim pad.
19. Remove the roof assist handles.
20. Remove the front seat.
21. Remove the second row right seat.
22. Remove the third row right seat
23. Disconnect the electrical harness retainers from the windshield pillars.
24. Disconnect the electrical harness from the BEC under the steering column. Route the wires out.
25. Remove the right side rear quarter trim.
26. Remove the rearview mirror trim and disconnect the electrical connectors.
27. Remove the sunshade anchor.
28. Note routing of the wire harness and remove the headliner trim panel assembly (3).
Installation Procedure
