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2004 Chevy Silverado - Webasto Grand View Sunroof

2004 Chevy Silverado Clips
After the edge of the trim was sprayed with adhesive, it was installed using clips that were bolted to the studs from the top sunroof panel. Here, Ramn cut the trim to fit around the steel bracket.
2004 Chevy Silverado Headliner Cutout
To keep the dome light, Ramn cut out the headliner to use as his template. You can also see he had already marked the perimeter where the old headliner will be cut out.
2004 Chevy Silverado Cutting
Ramn salvaged the front console, as well. This piece of high-density foam extended from the front portion of the headliner toward the windshield, which allowed the console to move forward.
2004 Chevy Silverado Sanding
The foam was cut into a semicircle, then split into a wedge, before it was glued to the front of the headliner.
2004 Chevy Silverado Jigsaw Cutter
A jigsaw was used to cut out the center section of the headliner. Ramn left a few pieces intact, to hold the center section in place, because it's easier to work the fabric that way.
2004 Chevy Silverado Trim Adhesive
Trim adhesive is funny stuff. It sprays on and feels dry to the touch after a few seconds, but it will only stick to itself, so both sides have to be sprayed for them to adhere. Here, Ramn sprayed the old headliner, along with the matching material that is draped over the headliner and folded back. The new material won't stick to the area that had been masked.
2004 Chevy Silverado Stretching Material
The new material was carefully stretched over the old headliner and along the entire perimeter.
2004 Chevy Silverado New Material
With the new material applied to the interior side, Ramn flipped the headliner over and removed the center section. Then, he wrapped the edges of the material to the back.
2004 Chevy Silverado Cutting Mounting Clilps
Returning back to the overhead console, all of the mounting clips were cut off to facilitate its new mounting location.
2004 Chevy Silverado Threading Wiring
The Webasto switch housing was also cut down to allow the factory console to remain. Here, Ramn was threading the wiring for the switch into place.
2004 Chevy Silverado New Headliner
The old headliner, with its new material, was fastened into place by using the factory clips that previously held it. The only additional clips were installed above the rear doors. It is the same color and style as the clip that's used in the rear of the headliner, so it blended right in.
2004 Chevy Silverado Razor Blade Cutting
Ramn used a razor blade to cut out the center of the new material and a dull-edged putty knife to push the material under the bottom sunroof trim. This photo also shows the new position of the dome light.

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