Cardboard Insulator Headliner Replacement for Cadillac Eldorado 2001

1. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .




Notice: Use care when removing the cardboard roof insulator. Excessive pressure can cause dents in the roof panel.

2. Starting in one corner of the cardboard, pulling downward, cut the adhesive beads (1) using a sharp putty knife or equivalent.

Important: It is not necessary to remove all of the old adhesive from the roof panel.

3. Cut off the majority of the adhesive beads.
4. Remove the cardboard roof insulator.

Important: Installation of a new cardboard roof insulator is necessary to ensure the acoustical integrity of the roof system. Use adhesive GM P/N 12378192, available through General Motors Service Parts Operations.




1. Apply 6 mm (1/4 in) to 11 mm (1/2 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).

Important: Cardboard roof insulator must be installed within five minutes of adhesive application.

3. Place the cardboard roof insulator to the roof panel.

Important: Gluing the headliner to the cardboard roof insulator during installation is not required.

4. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .