Headlining Trim Panel Replacement. Cadillac Catera 1997

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1997 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Roof 🢒 Headlining Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

Slide sunscreen all the way rearward.
Open glass panel.
Remove sunroof actuator motor cover by:

3.1.	Sunroof selector knob, if equipped.

3.2.	Potentiometer by releasing tabs (push inward), if equipped.

3.3.	Dome and reading lamp (snap out).

3.4.	Electrical connectors from dome and reading lamp.

3.5.	Screws from sunroof actuator motor cover.

3.6.	Sunroof actuator motor cover, pull down and rearward to release actuator motor cover from headliner.

Remove sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement
Remove sunshade retainers. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement

Remove headliner opening finish molding (2) , start at opening of headliner finish molding and pull away from headliner.
Remove windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement in Stationary Windows.
Position the front seats all the way forward.
Remove center pillar upper finish panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement
Remove roof rail courtesy reading lamps. Refer to Roof Side Rail Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
Remove rear seat outer cushion. Refer toSeat Back Cushion Replacement - Rear Outer in Seats.
Remove rear window upper garnish molding. Refer to Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement in Stationary Windows.
Remove rear quarter trim upper finish panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Remove headliner (1) through right rear door.

Installation Procedure

Install the headliner (1) through right rear door.
Install the rear quarter trim upper finish panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement
Install the rear window upper garnish molding. Refer to Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement in Stationary Windows.
Install the rear seat outer cushion. Refer to Seat Back Cushion Replacement - Rear Outer in Seats.
Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
Install the roof rail courtesy reading lamps. Refer to Roof Side Rail Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
Install the center pillar upper finish panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement
Position the front seats to there original position.
Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement in Stationary Windows.

Install the headliner opening finish molding (2).
Install the sunshade retainers. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement
Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement
Install the sunroof actuator motor cover by:
Install the sunroof actuator motor cover to the headliner (5).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Install the screws to the sunroof actuator motor cover.

Tighten
Tighten sunroof actuator motor cover screws until fully seated but not stripped.

Install the electrical connectors to the dome and reading lamp.
Install the dome and reading lamp (snap in place).
Install the potentiometer (snap in place), if equipped.
Install the sunroof selector knob, if equipped.
Close glass panel.
Close sunscreen panel.