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2009 Saab 9-7X 5.3i

Removal Procedure

2009 Saab 9-7X 5.3iSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Ensure the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
  2. Remove the cargo net, if equipped.
  3. Remove the luggage/cargo shelf assembly, if equipped.
  4. Remove the right sound insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  5. Remove the front door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear door sill plates. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
    7. CAUTION: Remove the headliner and the headliner harness as an assembly. Do NOT cut or splice the headliner harness. Cutting or splicing the harness may damage the coax cable, resulting in poor radio performance.
  7. Remove the center pillar trim panels. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  8. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  9. Remove the video display, if equipped. Refer to Video Display Replacement .
  10. If equipped, remove the overhead console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
  11. Remove the sunshades from the headliner. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  12. If equipped with OnStar®, perform the following procedure:
    1. Disconnect the navigation antenna cable from the communication interface module. Refer to Navigation Control Processor Bracket Replacement .
    2. Remove the navigation antenna cable from the right side door rocker panel attachments.
    3. Remove the navigation antenna cable from the right center pillar.
    13. Fig 1: Center Pillar Harness Clips And Ground Bolt
    GM742814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the following headliner harness clips from the left center pillar:
    • The center pillar harness clips (4)
    • The center pillar harness clips (3)
    • The center pillar harness clips (1)
  14. Remove the center pillar harness ground bolt (2).
  15. Remove the harness from the left center pillar.
    16. Fig 2: Headliner Harness Electrical Connector And Retaining Clips
    GM769746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the rear seats. Refer to Rear Seat Number 1 Back Replacement , and to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
  17. Remove the headliner harness retaining clips (2) from the rocker panel and floor panel.
  18. Remove the center pillar headliner harness electrical connector from the bussed electrical center, and the block base from the floor panel. Refer to Rear Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement .
  19. Reach underneath the carpet and remove the headliner harness electrical connector (1) from the instrument panel (I/P) wire harness.
    20. Fig 3: Headliner Components
    GM720271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Disconnect the inside rearview mirror electrical connector (6).
  21. Disconnect the rain sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
  22. Disconnect the navigation antenna electrical connector, if equipped.
  23. Remove the upper rear quarter trim panels. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  24. Remove the coat hooks from the roof panel. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  25. Remove the 2 push pins from the rear of the headliner.
  26. Release the assist handles from the roof panel. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  27. Fully recline the bucket seats.
  28. With the aid of an assistant, release the interlocking strips (1) that retain the headliner to the roof panel.
    29. Fig 4: Accessing Sunroof Assembly Electrical Connector
    GM749612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, partially lower the headliner and disconnect the sunroof assembly electrical connector.
  30. With the aid of an assistant, remove the headliner from the vehicle.
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