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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 537 (INTERIOR TRIM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHEADLINER REPLACEMENT (RENDEZVOUS)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    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  .
  2. Remove the sunroof switch, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement in Roof.
  3. Remove the overhead console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Overhead (Rendezvous)  or Console Replacement - Overhead (Aztek)  .
  4. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement  .
  5. Remove the assist handle and rear coat hook. Refer to Assist Handle and Rear Coat Hook Replacement (Aztek)  or Assist Handle and Rear Coat Hook Replacement (Rendezvous)  .
  6. Remove the rear coat hook. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement (Rendezvous)  .
  7. Remove the assist handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement (Rendezvous)  .
  8. Remove the upper center trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar  .
  9. Remove the rear quarter upper trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Aztek)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Rendezvous)  .
  10. Remove the cargo lamp. Refer to Cargo Lamp Replacement .
    11. Fig 1: Identifying Rear Headliner Push-In Retainers
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  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.
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