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Interior Trim Buick LeSabre VIII

Exterior/interior Trim 20 illustrations ~3170 words

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Assist Handle Fasteners3 N.m27 lb in
Rear Shelf Carrier Fasteners9 N.m80 lb in
Sunshade Center Support Fasteners3 N.m27 lb in
Sunshade Fasteners3 N.m27 lb in

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ELIMINATING UNWANTED ODORS IN VEHICLES

GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator, US P/N 12378554, US ACDELCO 88900909, 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.

Note. This product leaves no residual scent and should not be used as an air freshener.

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.

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the door.
  2. Unsnap the carpet retainer.
  3. Remove the carpet retainer from the floor.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1
Scheme 1

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the carpet retainer to the floor.
  2. Snap the carpet retainer into place.
  3. Close the door.

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.
WARNINGWhen you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM . Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system__disabling-system) in SIR.
  2. Remove the front seats. Refer to «SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system__seat-replacement-front-bucket) in Seats.
  3. Remove the front floor console. Refer to «CONSOLE REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-gauges-console) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Remove the carpet retainers. Refer to «CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  5. Remove the front carpet (1).

Scheme 2

Scheme 2
Scheme 2
  1. Lay the front carpet (1) into the vehicle.
  2. Work the front edges of the carpet into place under the instrument panel.
  3. Install the floor vent into the floor ducts, if equipped.
  4. Install the center console. Refer to «CONSOLE REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-gauges-console) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Install the carpet retainer. Refer to «CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  6. Install the front seats. Refer to «SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system__seat-replacement-front-bucket) in Seats.
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to «ACTIVATING SYSTEM»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system__activating-system) in SIR.
WARNINGWhen you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM . Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system__disabling-system) in SIR.
  2. Remove the front seats. Refer to «SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system__seat-replacement-front-bucket) in Seats.
  3. Remove the center console, if equipped. Refer to «CONSOLE REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-gauges-console) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to «SEAT CUSHION REPLACEMENT-REAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system) in Seats.
  5. Remove the rear carpet retainer. Refer to «CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).
  6. Remove the rear carpet (2) from the vehicle. (Scheme 2)
  1. Lay the rear carpet (2) into the vehicle. (Scheme 2)
  2. Install the rear carpet retainer. Refer to «CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).
  3. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to «SEAT CUSHION REPLACEMENT-REAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system) in Seats.
  4. Install the center console, if equipped. Refer to «CONSOLE REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-gauges-console) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Install the front seats. Refer to «SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system__seat-replacement-front-bucket) in Seats.
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to «ACTIVATING SYSTEM»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system__activating-system) in SIR.
  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to «SEAT CUSHION REPLACEMENT-REAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system) .
  2. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to «SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT-REAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system) .
  3. Remove the push-in fasteners.
  4. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
Scheme 3
  1. Install the trim panel to the vehicle.
  2. Install the push-in fasteners.
  3. Install the rear seat back. Refer to «SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT-REAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system) .
  4. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to «SEAT CUSHION REPLACEMENT-REAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system) .

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Removal Procedure
Scheme 4: Removal Procedure

Scheme 5

Scheme 5
Scheme 5

Scheme 6

Scheme 6
Scheme 6

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
Scheme 7
  1. Remove the passenger front bucket seat. Refer to «SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system__seat-replacement-front-bucket) in Seats.
  2. Pull the door opening moldings down in order to clear headliner and the rear quarter trim. Refer to «WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT-REAR DOOR OPENING»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#door-system-mirror-system-window-system) in Doors.
  3. Remove the windshield pillar trim panel. Refer to «GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  4. Remove the center pillar trim. Refer to «GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - CENTER PILLAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__garnish-molding-replacement-center-pillar) .
  5. Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to «TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER UPPER»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-panel-replacement-rear-quarter) .
  6. Remove the sunshades. Refer to «SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  7. Remove the overhead console. Refer to «CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - OVERHEAD»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__console-replacement-overhead) .
  8. Disconnect the rearview mirror electrical connectors.
  9. Remove the assist handles. Refer to «ASSIST HANDLE REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  10. Disconnect the headliner wiring harness connector.
  11. Remove the wire harness from the rear upper quarter.
  12. Pull the headliner down in order to release the headliner. CAUTION: Use care when removing or installing the headliner. Excessive bending will damage the headliner.
  13. Remove the headliner through the rear passenger door opening. NOTE: Use care when removing the cardboard roof insulator. Excessive pressure can cause dents in the roof panel.
  14. Starting in one corner of the cardboard, pulling downward, cut the adhesive beads (1) using a sharp putty knife or equivalent. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove all of the old adhesive from the roof panel.
  15. Cut off all of the adhesive beads.
  16. Remove the cardboard roof insulator.

Note. Installation of a new cardboard roof insulator is necessary in order to ensure the acoustical integrity of the roof system. Use Betamate Urethane Adhesive, available through General Motors Service Parts Operations.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Installation Procedure
Scheme 8: Installation Procedure

Scheme 9

Scheme 9
Scheme 9

Scheme 10

Scheme 10
Scheme 10
  1. Apply 6 mm (1/4 in) to 9 mm (3/8 in) (2) beads of adhesive 15 mm (5/8 in) wide (1).
  2. Apply the adhesive in the locations marked on the cardboard insulator (1). NOTE: Cardboard roof insulator must be installed within 5 minutes of adhesive application. NOTE: Gluing the headliner to the cardboard roof insulator during installation is not required.
  3. Place the cardboard roof insulator to the roof panel.
  4. Load the headliner into the vehicle through the rear passenger door opening.
  5. With the aid of an assistant, raise the headliner into position. (Scheme 6)
  6. Install the assist handles. Refer to «ASSIST HANDLE REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).
  7. Install the sunshades. Refer to «SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).
  8. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to «GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).
  9. Install the center pillar garnish molding. Refer to «GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - CENTER PILLAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__garnish-molding-replacement-center-pillar).
  10. Connect the headliner wiring harness connector. (Scheme 5)
  11. Route and secure the wiring harness to the rear upper quarter.
  12. Install the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to «TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER UPPER»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-panel-replacement-rear-quarter). NOTE: Ensure that the inside lip of the door opening weather-strip is properly seated to close out the headliner, sail panel, and pillar garnish moldings.
  13. Install the door opening weather-strips in the door openings. Refer to «WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT-REAR DOOR OPENING»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#door-system-mirror-system-window-system) in Doors.
  14. Install the overhead console. Refer to «CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - OVERHEAD»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__console-replacement-overhead).
  15. Connect the rear view mirror electrical connectors.
  16. Install the passenger front bucket seat. Refer to «SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system__seat-replacement-front-bucket) in Seats.
  1. Remove the passenger front bucket seat. Refer to «SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system__seat-replacement-front-bucket) in Seats.
  2. Pull the door opening moldings down in order to clear headliner and the rear quarter trim. Refer to «WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT-REAR DOOR OPENING»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#door-system-mirror-system-window-system) in Doors. (Scheme 4)
  3. Remove the windshield pillar trim panel. Refer to «GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).
  4. Remove the center pillar trim. Refer to «GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - CENTER PILLAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__garnish-molding-replacement-center-pillar).
  5. Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to «TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER UPPER»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-panel-replacement-rear-quarter).
  6. Remove the sunshades. Refer to «SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).
  7. Remove the overhead console. Refer to «CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - OVERHEAD»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__console-replacement-overhead).
  8. Disconnect the rearview mirror electrical connectors.
  9. Remove the assist handles. Refer to «ASSIST HANDLE REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).
  10. Disconnect the headliner wiring harness connector. (Scheme 5)
  11. Remove the wire harness from the rear upper quarter. (Scheme 6) CAUTION: Use care when removing or installing the headliner. Excessive bending will damage the headliner.
  12. Pull the headliner down in order to release the headliner.
  13. Remove the headliner through the rear passenger door opening.
  1. Load the headliner into the vehicle through the rear passenger door opening.
  2. With the aid of an assistant, raise the headliner into position.
  3. Install the assist handles. Refer to «ASSIST HANDLE REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).
  4. Install the sunshades. Refer to «SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).
  5. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to «GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).
  6. Install the center pillar garnish molding. Refer to «GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - CENTER PILLAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__garnish-molding-replacement-center-pillar).
  7. Connect the headliner wiring harness connector. (Scheme 6)
  8. Route and secure the wiring harness to the rear upper quarter. (Scheme 10)
  9. Install the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to «TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER UPPER»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-panel-replacement-rear-quarter). NOTE: Ensure that the inside lip of the door opening weather-strip is properly seated to close out the headliner, sail panel, and pillar garnish moldings.
  10. Install the door opening weather-strip in the door openings. Refer to «WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT-REAR DOOR OPENING»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#door-system-mirror-system-window-system) in Doors.
  11. Install the overhead console. Refer to «CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - OVERHEAD»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__console-replacement-overhead).
  12. Connect the rear view mirror electrical connectors.
  13. Install the passenger front bucket seat. Refer to «SEAT REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUCKET»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system__seat-replacement-front-bucket) in Seats.
  1. Rotate the assist handle downward.
  2. Remove the fasteners (1) from the assist handle (2).
  3. Remove the handle assembly.

Scheme 11

Scheme 11
Scheme 11
  1. Position the assist handle (2) in the headliner. CAUTION: 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.
  2. Install the fasteners (1) in order to secure the assist handle. Tighten the fasteners to 3 N.m (27 Inch lbs).
  1. Rotate the assist handle downward.
  2. Remove the fasteners (1) from the handle assembly.
  3. Remove the bulb socket assembly from the lamp assembly.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  5. Remove the assist handle assembly.

Scheme 12

Scheme 12
Scheme 12
  1. Connect the electrical connectors.
  2. Install the bulb socket in the lamp assembly.
  3. Position the pull handle. CAUTION: 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.
  4. Install the fasteners (1). Tighten the fasteners to 3 N.m (27 Inch lbs).

CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - OVERHEAD

CAUTIONDo not let the overhead console hang from the wire harness.
  1. Carefully pull down on the overhead console in order to release the retainer clips.
  2. Disconnect the wire electrical connector.
  3. Remove the overhead console.

Scheme 13

Scheme 13
Scheme 13
  1. Connect the wire harness.
  2. Install the overhead console into the opening in the headliner.
  3. Push in on the overhead console in order to engage the retainer clips.
  1. Remove the fastener from the Center support (1).
  2. Remove the 3 fasteners from the outboard side of the sunshade.
  3. Attach the sunshade to the center support.
  4. Pull down on the sunshade in order to remove the sunshade from the headliner.
  5. Partially lower the headliner in order to disconnect the wire connector, if equipped with a lighted vanity mirror.

Scheme 14

Scheme 14
Scheme 14
  1. Connect the electrical connector, if the vehicle is equipped with a lighted Vanity mirror.
  2. Install the sunshade through the openings in the headliner. CAUTION: 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.
  3. Install the 3 fasteners on the outboard side of the sunshade. Tighten the fasteners to 3 N.m (27 Inch lbs).
  4. Install the fastener for the center support (1). Tighten the fastener (1) to 3 N.m (27 Inch lbs).

VANITY MIRROR REPLACEMENT

The vanity mirror is not serviced separately from the sunshade. Refer to SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT .

  1. Pull the windshield pillar garnish molding away from the windshield pillar in order to disengage the retainer clips.
  2. Remove the windshield pillar garnish molding.

Scheme 15

Scheme 15
Scheme 15
  1. Position the lower end of the windshield pillar garnish molding behind instrument panel cover.
  2. Align the clips to the holes in the windshield pillar.
  3. Push in on the windshield pillar garnish molding in order to engage the retainer clips.

GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - CENTER PILLAR

WARNINGWhen you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM . Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system__disabling-system) in SIR.
  2. Remove the front and rear carpet retainers. Refer to «CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  3. Pull out on the center trim panel in order to disengage the clips.

Scheme 16

Scheme 16
Scheme 16
  1. Position the center pillar trim panel and spoon the weatherstrip flipper over the trim edge, push in on the trim panel in order to secure the clips.
  2. Install the front and rear carpet retainers. Refer to «CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  3. Enable the SIR system. Refer to «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system__disabling-system) in SIR.

TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER UPPER

Note. Tools Required: Door Trim Pad Clip Remover (J 38778).

  1. Use the J 38778 in order to disengage the push-in retainers.
  2. Remove the rear quarter upper trim from the vehicle.

Scheme 17

Scheme 17
Scheme 17
  1. Install the quarter upper trim to the vehicle and line up the retainers with the holes.
  2. Push in on the rear quarter upper trim in order to engage the clips.

Scheme 18

Scheme 18: Removal Procedure
Scheme 18: Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to «SEAT CUSHION REPLACEMENT-REAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system) in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to «SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT-REAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system) in Seats.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector (3).
  4. Remove the push-in fasteners (2) at the front of the rear window trim panel.
  5. Slide the outer shoulder belts through the slots in the rear shelf trim panel.
  6. Remove the center shoulder belt escutcheon from the rear shelf trim panel.
  7. Push the center shoulder belt and escutcheon through the opening in the rear shelf trim panel.
  8. Remove the rear shelf trim panel.
  9. If replacing the rear shelf trim panel, remove the high mount stoplamp. Refer to HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
  1. Install the high mount stoplamp. Refer to HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
  2. Align the rear shelf trim panel to the rear shelf trim panel carrier.
  3. Slide the outer shoulder belts into the openings in the rear shelf trim panel.
  4. Insert the center shoulder belt and escutcheon through the opening in the rear shelf trim panel.
  5. Install the center shoulder belt escutcheon.
  6. Install the push-in fasteners (2) at the front of the rear window trim panel. (Scheme 18)
  7. Connect the electrical connector (3).
  8. Install the rear seat back. Refer to «SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT-REAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system) in Seats.
  9. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to «SEAT CUSHION REPLACEMENT-REAR»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/seats/#power-seat-system) in Seats.

Scheme 19

Scheme 19: Removal Procedure
Scheme 19: Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to «TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR WINDOW SHELF»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  2. Remove the fasteners.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  4. Disconnect the GPS antenna wire.
  5. Remove the rear shelf trim panel carrier.
  6. Remove the speakers. Refer to SPEAKER REPLACEMENT - REAR in Entertainment.
  7. Remove the rear compartment lamp. Refer to COURTESY LAMP REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER in Lighting Systems.
  1. Install the speakers to the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to SPEAKER REPLACEMENT - REAR in Entertainment.
  2. Install the rear compartment lamp. Refer to COURTESY LAMP REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER in Lighting Systems.
  3. Install the rear shelf trim panel carrier into the vehicle.
  4. Connect the electrical connector. CAUTION: 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.
  5. Install the fasteners. Tighten the fasteners to 9 N.m (80 Inch lbs). (Scheme 19)
  6. Install the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to «TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR WINDOW SHELF»(/buick/lesabre/viii-2000-2005/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim).

HEADLINER DESCRIPTION

The modular headliner consists of a one-piece composite substrate covered with a foam cloth facing. The construction of the composite substrate does not allow for replacement of the cloth facing, and requires that the headlining substrate and cloth be service as a complete assembly. The wiring harness for roof lighting and the sunroof (if equipped) is attached to the back of the headliner and may be serviced separately. The headliner is held in place by 4 locator points and magnets attached to the substrate. Additional support is provided in front by the auxiliary sunshades and interior attachments. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, there will be 2 patches of dual lock material at the front and sides of the sunroof opening and outboard of the overhead console, in addition to the magnets.

Scheme 20

Scheme 20: SPECIAL TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Scheme 20: SPECIAL TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

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