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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Interior Trim 🢒 Headlining Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the doors.
  2. Remove both front seats. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
  4. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  5. Remove both of the quarter trim panels. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Remove both of the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  7. Remove both of the shoulder belts to headlining escutcheons. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Driver or Passenger in Seat Belts.

    8. Object Number: 657505 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the left rear quarter electrical connectors (1, 2).

    9. Object Number: 657506 Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the right rear quarter electrical connectors.

    10. Object Number: 657504 Size: SH
  10. Remove the roof mounted courtesy lamps. Refer to Roof Rail Rear Courtesy Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  11. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  12. Remove the overhead console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .

    13. Notice: Use care when removing and installing the headliner. If reusing the headliner lay the headliner down flat on a clean surface. Excessive bending will damage the headliner.

  13. Pull down at the attachments in order to detach the hook and loop.
  14. With the aid from an assistant, remove the headliner (2) through the right front door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 657504 Size: SH

    Important: Do not pinch the vanity mirror wires (1) when you install the sunshades and support fasteners.

  1. Complete the following steps with the aid of an assistant:
    2. 1.1. Install the headliner (2) into the vehicle.
    1.2. Ensure the mirror and rain sense electrical connectors are visible.
    1.3. Engage the locator magnet at the rear of the headliner.
    1.4. Firmly engage the hook and loop attachments at the center of the headliner.
    1.5. Attach the sunshade supports (5). Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  2. Install the interior roof mounted courtesy lamps. Refer to Roof Rail Rear Courtesy Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  3. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 657505 Size: SH
  4. Connect the left rear quarter electrical connectors (1, 2).

    5. Object Number: 657506 Size: SH
  5. Connect the right rear quarter electrical connectors.
  6. Install both of the shoulder belt to headlining escutcheons. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Driver or Passenger in Restraints.
  7. Install both of the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  8. Install the quarter trim panels. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.

    10. Object Number: 741127 Size: SH

    Important: With the palm of your hand, press the headliner (1) firmly at the hook and loop attachments (4) in order to secure.

  10. Ensure not to leave imprints into the headliner while securing the hook and loop attachment.
  11. Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  12. Install both front seats. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
  13. Close the doors.