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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Use a flat bladed tool in order to open the front and rear bezel covers.
    Fig 1: Aligning Flat Bladed Tool With Bezel To Release Roof Panel Retaining Tab
    G01718953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the stem of a flat bladed tool at the rear bezel.
  3. Push the rear bezel rearward 6 mm (1/4 in) and pull down on the handle in order to release the roof panel retaining tab.
  4. Position the stem of a flat bladed tool at the inside edge of the front bezel assembly.
  5. Push the front bezel assembly forward 6 mm (1/4 in) and pull down on the handle in order to release the roof panel retaining tab.
    Fig 2: Inserting Tip Of Flat Bladed Tool Into Rear Retaining Tab
    G01718954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Partially lower the headliner in order to expose the rear handle retaining tab (1).
  7. Insert the tip of a flat bladed tool into the rear retaining tab (1).
  8. With the retaining tab (1) released, pull down on the handle in order to release the roof panel tab from the bezel.
    Fig 3: Pulling Down On Assist Handle While Retaining Tab Is Released
    G01718955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the handle from the roof panel.
    Fig 4: Removing Assist Handle From Roof Panel
    G01718956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Partially lower the headliner in order to expose the front handle retaining tab (1).
  11. Insert the tip of a flat bladed tool into the front retaining tab (1).
  12. With the retaining tab (1) released, pull down on the handle in order to release the roof panel tab (2) from the bezel.
    Fig 5: Illustrating Roof Tab Released From Plastic Retaining Tab
    G01718957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the handle from the roof panel.
  14. Rotate the bezels in order to release the bezel retaining tabs.
  15. Remove the bezels from the headliner.
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