Service Procedure

Tools Required

Hot Glue Gun

1. Remove the A-pillar trim panels. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement in SI.

2. Remove the sunshades from the vehicle. Refer to Sunshade Replacement in SI.

3. Remove the assist handle from the vehicle, if equipped. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement in SI.

4. Remove the sunroof finishing lace, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Finishing Lace Replacement in SI.





Important:
The headliner will drop about 203 mm (8 in), which will provide adequate room to install the insert energy absorbing (EA) plastic piece into the headliner. Use GM Care Hot Melt Adhesive Sticks (P/N 12377914) or equivalent to glue the EA plastic piece into the headliner.

5. Locate the installation anchor points (2) for installing the energy absorbing (EA) plastic piece (3) onto the headliner (1).





6. Apply hot glue to the energy absorbing (EA) plastic piece.





Important:
Ensure that the energy absorbing (EA) plastic piece is installed properly. The tail ends of the energy absorbing (EA) plastic piece (2) should wrap around the anchor posts (1) of the headliner material. The body of the EA plastic piece should be firmly attached to the headliner.

7. Insert the energy absorbing (EA) plastic piece to the headliner trim with hot glue.

8. Tuck headliner in place to ensure proper fit with the A-pillar trim panels and sunshades.

9. Install the A-pillar trim panels. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement in SI.

10. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement in SI.

11. Install the assist handle from the vehicle, if equipped. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement in SI.

12. Install the sunroof finishing lace, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Finishing Lace Replacement in SI.