Interior Trim Buick LaCrosse I

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Eliminating Unwanted Odors in Vehicles

GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator, GM P/N 12378554 (Canadian P/N 88901678), may control or eliminate odors in the interior and luggage compartment areas of GM vehicles. This non-toxic, biodegradable, odorless product has been shown to greatly reduce or remove the following types of odor

1. Objectionable smells of mold and mildew resulting from vehicle water leaks
2. Customer created odors, such as smoke

You may safely use GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator on fabrics, vinyl, leather, carpet, and sound deadening materials. You may also induce this product into HVAC modules and instrument panel ducts for the control of non-bacterial related odors.

This product may result in the permanent elimination of an odor and may be preferable to customers whose allergies make them sensitive to perfumes. This product may effectively remove odors when directly contacting the odor source. In cases such as water leaks, use this product with diagnostic procedures to first eliminate the primary cause of the odor. Then use further applications on the residual odor to permanently correct the vehicle condition.

How to Use this Product

1. Spray GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator directly or as an additive with carpet shampoo in steam cleaners.
2. Do not use on any interior surface that plain water would deteriorate, because this product will have the same effect. Also avoid letting this product come into contact with vinegar or any acidic substance. Acid-based products will hamper the effectiveness of GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator.
3. Instructions and cautions are printed on the bottle, but additional help is available. If you encounter a persistent or recurring odor, you may call to obtain additional information and usage suggestions. In the USA, call 1-800-955-8591. In Canada, call 1-800-977-4145.

Floor Carpet Drying

If the carpet or the pad or insulator is wet, use the following criteria for drying or for replacing the components

1. For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the entire assembly.
2. For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the padding only. While the carpet is out of the vehicle, dry the carpet using the method described below.
3. For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a foam padding or attached to a synthetic padding, dry the carpet using the method described below.
4. For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a synthetic padding, dry the assembly using the method described below.

Drying Method

1. If you observe puddles of liquid on the carpet face, use a wet vacuum to remove the excess moisture.
2. Blot the face of the carpet with a towel in order to absorb as much moisture as possible.
3. Point a fan at the affected area and air dry the carpet.

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seats. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Front Bucket»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
2. Remove the front floor console, if equipped. Refer to «Console Replacement - Front Floor»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-gages-and-console) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
3. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to «Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
4. Remove the garnish molding, lower pillar. Refer to «Garnish Molding Replacement - Lower Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
5. Remove the lower trim panel from the center pillar. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
6. Remove the quarter lower trim. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
7. Using J 38778 remove the push-in retainers which position the carpet on top of the rocker panels.
8. Remove the carpet from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the carpet in the vehicle. Reach under the carpet and feed the following connectors through the slits in the carpet where required: The power seat adjusters The seat belt pretensioner connector The seat belt warning wire connector
2. Install the push-in retainers which hold the carpet on top of the rocker panels.
3. Carefully insert the carpet underneath the pedals.
4. Install the quarter lower trim. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
5. Install the lower trim panel to the center pillar. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
6. Install the garnish molding, lower. Refer to «Garnish Molding Replacement - Lower Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
7. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to «Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
8. Install the front floor console, if equipped. Refer to «Console Replacement - Front Floor»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-gages-and-console) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
9. Install the front seats. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Front Bucket»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to «Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
2. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to «Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding)»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) or «Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding)»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
3. On stationary seat back models, remove the child seat belt bracket. Refer to «Child Restraint Tether Anchor Replacement»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system) in Seat Belts.
4. Remove the rear window trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
5. Remove the upper quarter trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
6. Remove the lower quarter trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
7. On the split rear seat, remove the push-in retainers holding the rear compartment trim. Move the trim into the rear compartment.
8. Remove the sound barrier.

1. Install the sound barrier.
2. Reposition the rear compartment trim and install the push in retainers.
3. Install the rear window trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
4. Install the upper quarter trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
5. Install the lower quarter trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
6. On stationary seat back models, install the child seat belt bracket. Refer to «Child Restraint Tether Anchor Replacement»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system) in Seat Belts.
7. Install the rear seat back. Refer to «Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding)»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) or «Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding)»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
8. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to «Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to «SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) and to «SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) in SIR.
2. Remove the sunshades. Refer to «Sunshade Replacement»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
3. Remove the sunshade anchors. Refer to «Sunshade Anchor Replacement»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
4. Remove the overhead console. Refer to «Console Replacement - Overhead»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
5. Remove the front floor console. Refer to «Console Replacement - Front Floor»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-gages-and-console) .
6. Disconnect the electric connector (2) to the rearview mirror.
7. Remove the bolts from the assist handles. Refer to «Assist Handle Replacement - Rear»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
8. Remove the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to «Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) and to «Assist Handle Replacement - Front»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
9. Remove the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
10. Remove the rear quarter upper trim panels. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
11. Pull down the door opening weatherstrip seal on both the front and the rear doors.
12. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, remove the finish lace from the sunroof opening. Refer to «Sunroof Finishing Lace Replacement»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/sun-rooft-topconvertible-top/#power-roof-system) in Roof.
13. Using J 38778 , remove the push-in retainers, located over the rear seat, from the headliner
14. Remove the rear window trim panel as necessary to access the headliner harness connectors. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
15. Disconnect the headliner electric harness connectors, located under the right side of the rear window shelf.
16. Disconnect the rear courtesy lamps in the headliner.
17. Recline the right front seat back to a horizontal position.
18. Remove the headliner from the vehicle through the right front door.

1. If the headliner is being replaced, transfer the rear quarter lamps and assist handles to the new headliner.
2. With the aid of an assistant, install the headliner to the vehicle through the right front door.
3. Align the sunshade holes in the headliner with the corresponding holes in the body structure.
4. Connect the rear courtesy lamps in the headliner.
5. Connect the headliner electric harness (1) located under the right side of the rear window shelf.
6. Install the push-in retainers to the headliner.
7. Install the door opening weatherstrip seal to hold the headliner in place on both the front and the rear doors.
8. Install the finish lace around the sunroof opening. Refer to «Sunroof Finishing Lace Replacement»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/sun-rooft-topconvertible-top/#power-roof-system) in Roof.
9. Install the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
10. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to «Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
11. Install the assist handle bolts. Refer to «Assist Handle Replacement - Rear»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) and to «Assist Handle Replacement - Front»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
12. Connect the electric connector (2) to the rearview mirror.
13. Install the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
14. Install the sunshade anchors. Refer to «Sunshade Anchor Replacement»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
15. Install the sunshades. Refer to «Sunshade Replacement»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
16. Install the overhead console. Refer to «Console Replacement - Overhead»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
17. Install the front floor console. Refer to «Console Replacement - Front Floor»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-gages-and-console) .
18. Install the rear window trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
19. Enable the SIR system. Refer to «SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) and «SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) in SIR.

Scheme 1

Assist Handle Replacement - Front

Scheme 2

Assist Handle Replacement - Rear

Scheme 3

Console Replacement - Overhead

Scheme 4

Sunshade Replacement

Scheme 5

Sunshade Anchor Replacement

Scheme 6

Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar

Scheme 7

Garnish Molding Replacement - Lower Pillar

1. Remove the door weatherstrip from the center pillar pinch weld flange to expose the upper trim panel.
2. Grasp the trim panel firmly with both hands. Pull the panel away from the center pillar.
3. Pull the seat belt back through the upper opening in the trim panel.
4. Open the belt guide (1) in the bottom of the panel.
5. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.

1. Position the upper trim panel to the center pillar.
2. Route the safety belt though the guide (1) and press the guide closed.
3. Route the safety belt though the upper opening in the trim panel.
4. Push firmly on the trim panel in order to seat the retainers.
5. Install the door weatherstrip to the center pillar.

Scheme 8

Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

1. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to «Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding)»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) or «Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding)»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) .
2. Remove the door weatherstrip from the pinch weld flange to expose the upper quarter trim panel.
3. Remove the screw cover and screw in the top of the panel (1).
4. Use J 38778 to disengage the push-in retainers and remove the trim panel.

1. Position the upper quarter trim panel into place.
2. Install the push-in retainers to secure the trim panel (1).
3. Install the quarter upper panel screw in the top of the panel. Tighten: Tighten the Quarter upper panel screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
4. Install the door weatherstrip onto the pinch weld flange.
5. Install the rear seat back. Refer to «Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding)»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) or «Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding)»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) .

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

1. Loosen the rear carpet retainer. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
2. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to «Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
3. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to «Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding)»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) or «Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding)»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
4. Use J 38778 in order to disengage the push-in retainers. Remove the quarter lower trim.

1. Engage the push-in retainers in order to install the quarter lower trim.
2. Install the rear seat back. Refer to «Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding)»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) or «Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding)»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
3. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to «Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
4. Return the rear carpet retainer to its installed position. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .

Scheme 9

Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf

Special Tools

Special Tools Illustration Tool Number/Description J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Scheme 10

See also:
• Seat Replacement - Front Bucket
• Console Replacement - Front Floor
• Child Restraint Tether Anchor Replacement
• SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 2
• Sunroof Finishing Lace Replacement
• Fastener Notice
• Garnish Molding Replacement - Lower Pillar
• Fastener Tightening Specifications