Headliner Removal/Installation

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Headliner Removal/Installation
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
    2. Console (4 door) (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Trunk side upper trim (5 door) (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. Interior light (See INTERIOR LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    15. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    16. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Disconnect the roof wiring harness connector and remove the roof wiring harness connector clip from the body.
  5. Disconnect the rear washer hose. (5 door)
  6. Remove the fasteners.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Headliner - 4 Door
    G02566843Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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