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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 807 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREADING LAMP REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Remove the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Sunshade Anchors
    GM977412Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Unsnap the sunshade from the inner retainer clips.
  3. Remove the sunshade fasteners and remove the sunshade assemblies.
  4. Remove the inner retainer fasteners and remove the retainers.
  5. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, use a flat-bladed tool to remove the sunroof switch knob.
    6. Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting Electrical Connectors At Reading Lamp Cover/Sunroof Switch
    GM980440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Pull gently at the front of the reading lamp cover to disengage the retainer clips.
  7. If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, remove the microphone. Refer to OnStar Microphone Replacement in Cellular Communication.
  8. Rotate the cover rearward until the rear attaching hooks are released.
  9. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof or with OnStar®, disconnect the electrical connectors.
  10. Remove the cover.
    11. Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Reading Lamp
    GM977974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the forward reading lamp.
    12. Fig 4: Pulling Headliner Down Slightly & Slide Forward Reading Lamp
    GM980644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Pull the headliner down slightly and slide the forward reading lamp out of the headliner.
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