Grand Prix V6-3.8L VIN 2 (2004)
Headliner: Service and Repair
Headliner Replacement
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
Important: This vehicle may be equipped with roof rail module airbags. Disable these airbags before performing any work on the
headliner.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2 and to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6.
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 (See: Sun Visor/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Sunshade Replacement) .
3. Remove the sunshade anchors. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement (See: Sun Visor/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Sunshade
Anchor Replacement) .
4. Disconnect the electric connector (2) to the rear view mirror.
5. Remove the dome light, if equipped.
6. Remove the assist handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement - Rear (See: Passenger Assist Handle/Service and Repair) .
7. Remove the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (See: Trim Panel/Service and
Repair/Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar) .
8. Remove the sail trim panels. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement (See: Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Sail Panel Replacement) .
9. Pull down the door opening weatherstrip seal on both the front and the rear doors.
10. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, remove the finish lace from the sunroof opening. Refer to Sunroof Finishing Lace Replacement (See:
Roof and Associated Components/Sunroof / Moonroof/Sunroof / Moonroof Interior Trim Panel/Service and Repair) in Roof.
11. Using J 38778 remove the push-in retainers, located over the rear seat, from the headliner