For 1990-2009 cars

## Headlining Trim Panel Replacement Buick

### Removal Procedure

Notice: Use care when removing and installing the headliner. If reusing the headliner lay the headliner down flat on a clean surface. Excessive bending will damage the headliner.

1. Remove the shoulder belt bolts from the B-pillar. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Driver or Passenger in Seat Belts.
2. Remove the upper B-pillar trim.
3. Remove the courtesy lamp.
4. Remove the front upper pinchweld lace.
5. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
6. Remove the rear sail panels. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement .
7. Remove the assist handles (2). Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
8. Disconnect the electrical connectors to the following components:

• | The headliner harness

• | The courtesy lamp

• | The sunshade (4)

9. Remove the sunshades (4). Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
10. Remove the map light bezel.
11. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the mirror and the map light.
12. Remove the rearview mirror.
13. Lower the front seat backs.
14. With the aid of an assistant, remove the headliner (1) through the passenger door.

### Installation Procedure

Notice: If cardboard sound insulator is removed from the roof, reinstall using adhesive. Apply five 6 mm (¼ in) beads of adhesive where it was previously removed.

1. With the aid of an assistant, install the headliner (1) through the front passenger door.
2. Connect the connectors to the mirror and to the map light.
3. Install the map light bezel.
4. Connect the connectors to the following components:

• | The headliner harness

• | The courtesy lamp

• | The sunshade (4)

5. Install the sunshade (4).
6. Install the assist handles (2). Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
7. Install the rear sail panels. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement .
8. Install the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
9. Install the front upper pinchweld lace.
10. Install the courtesy lamp.
11. Install the upper B-pillar trim.
12. Install the shoulder belts. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Driver or Passenger in Seat Belts.

## Headlining Trim Panel Replacement Oldsmobile

### Removal Procedure

Notice: Use care when removing and installing the headliner. If reusing the headliner lay the headliner down flat on a clean surface. Excessive bending will damage the headliner.

1. Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement in Seats.
2. Recline the front drivers seat to the full recline position.
3. Remove the lower pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Lower Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
4. Remove the driver and passenger shoulder belt guide and bolt. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Driver or Passenger in Seat Belts.
5. Remove the upper pillar garnish moldings (3). Refer to Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
6. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings (1). Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
7. Remove the pinch weld lace (2).
8. Remove the sail panels (4). Refer to Sail Panel Replacement .
9. Remove the rear assist handles (4). Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
10. Disconnect the headliner electrical harness connector at the sail panel.
11. Remove the sunshades (1). Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
12. Remove the right front assist handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
13. Remove the map light lens (3), the housing (2), and the bezel (1). Refer to Garage Door Opener Replacement in Garage Door Opener.
14. Using the aid of an assistant, carefully remove the headliner (1) through the passenger rear door.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the headliner (1) into the vehicle through the rear passenger door.

Notice: If cardboard sound insulator is removed from the roof, reinstall using adhesive. Apply five 6 mm (¼ in) beads of adhesive where it was previously removed.

2. Apply glue (2) to the headliner (3) in order to secure the cardboard.
3. Install the rear assist handles (4). Refer to Assist Handle and Rear Coat Hook Replacement .
4. Install the front assist handles (4). Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
5. Install the map light lens (3), the housing (2), and the bezel (1). Refer to Garage Door Opener Replacement in Garage Door Opener.
6. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
7. Connect the headliner connector at the sail panel.
8. Install the sail panels (4). Refer to Sail Panel Replacement .
9. Install the windshield pillar garnish moldings (1). Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
10. Install the upper pillar garnish moldings (3). Refer to Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
11. Install the upper pinch weld laces.
12. Install the upper seat belt guide and bolts. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Driver or Passenger in Seat Belts.
13. Install the lower pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Lower Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
14. Install the front passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement in Seats.
15. Incline the drivers seat to the original position.