Headlining Trim Panel Replacement DeVille

Important: Remove the rear vanity mirrors before you remove any other components in order to avoid damage to the headliner.

1. Remove the rear vanity mirror assemblies, if equipped. Refer to Vanity Mirror Replacement .
2. Remove the rear quarter trim panels. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
3. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
4. Remove the body lock pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Replacement .
5. Disconnect the electrical connector at the rear quarters.
6. Remove the 4 passenger assist straps. Refer to Assist Strap Replacement .
7. Remove the rear courtesy/reading lamp assemblies. Refer to Courtesy Lamp Replacement - Rear Quarter in Lighting Systems.



8. Disengage the locator by pulling down on the locator behind the attachment point at the rear.
9. Position the seats fully rearward. Recline the seats.
10. Remove the sunshade assemblies. Sunshade Replacement .
11. Remove the rearview mirror assembly. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement in Stationary Windows.
12. Remove the roof console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
13. Release the tabs (3) that attach the roof console to the support.

Important: Installation of a new cardboard roof insulator is necessary to ensure the acoustical integrity of the roof system. Use GM P/N 12378192 Adhesive available through General Motors Service Parts Operations.

14. Pull the headliner down in order to release the headliner from the cardboard roof damper.
15. Pull downward the front of the headliner (1) (without a sunroof) at the auxiliary sunshade locations (5).



16. Pull downward the front of the headliner (1) (with a sunroof) at the auxiliary sunshade locations (5).
17. Release the 2 clips from each sunshade.
18. Release the hook and loop strips above the driver door and around the sunroof opening, if equipped.
19. Remove the headliner through the right front door.

1. Install the headliner through the right front door.
2. Engage the rear locator clips (2).
3. Press the auxiliary sunshade clips (5) into place.
4. Attach the hook and loop strips above the driver door and around the sunroof opening, if equipped.
5. Install the rear vanity mirror assemblies. Vanity Mirror Replacement .
6. Install the rearview mirror assembly. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement in Stationary Windows.
7. Install the sunshade assemblies. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
8. Install the rear courtesy/reading lamp assemblies. Refer to Courtesy Lamp Replacement - Rear Quarter in Lighting Systems.
9. Install the passenger assist strips. Refer to Assist Strap Replacement .
10. Connect the electrical connectors (3).
11. Install the body lock pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Replacement .
12. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Replacement .
13. Install the rear quarter trim panels. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .

Headlining Trim Panel Replacement Eldorado

1. Remove both of the quarter trim panels. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Remove both of the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
3. Remove both of the shoulder belts to headlining escutcheons. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Driver or Passenger in Seat Belts.



4. Disconnect the electrical connectors (4) at the rear quarters.
5. Remove the roof mounted lamps.
6. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
7. Pull down at the attachments in order to detach the hook and loop.

Important: Installation of a new cardboard roof insulator is necessary to ensure the acoustical integrity of the roof system. Use GM P/N 12378192 Adhesive available through General Motors Service Parts Operations.

8. For vehicles without a sunroof, separate the headliner from the cardboard roof dampener. The dampener is glued to the roof.



9. Remove the headliner (1) through the right front door with the aid of an assistant.

1. Install the headliner with the aid of an assistant.

Important: Do not pinch the vanity mirror wires when you install the sunshade support fasteners.

2. Complete the following steps with the help of an assistant:




2.1.	Engage the locator at the rear.

2.2.	Attach the sunshade supports (5). Refer to Vanity Mirror Replacement .

3. Install the interior roof mounted lamps.
4. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
5. Connect the electrical connectors (3) at the rear quarters.
6. Install both of the shoulder belt to headlining escutcheons. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Driver or Passenger in Seat Belts.
7. Install both of the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
8. Install the quarter trim panels. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .




Important: Applying glue to the headliner to the cardboard roof dampener is not necessary.

9. Firmly press the headliner (1) at the hook and loop locations.