How to install %^&$#$% headliner

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  1. ol' chebby

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    Headliner.....the dreaded task. 2 people are really needed, though I did it by myself and took pictures.

    Start by loosening all the screws in the top and sides of the windshield trim.
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    Slide the front piece under trim, center it up. I found it neccessary to trim the cardboard that travels down the A pillar.
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    Now insert the center bow. It can also be installed on the rear half, where Chevy would have crimped it. I couldn't get it to stay, so I did it seperately.
    The front goes into the higher channel, the rear the lower. It makes sense when you look at it.
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    Line it up with the windlace retainer on both sides. Earlier models had screws in this piece.
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    Slide rear half into center bow channel, center up and force as far in as possible.
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    Trim the rear as needed.
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    Install rear screw strip. I had a fitment issue with the rear corners, the same as I had with my truck. I have a replacement from Bebop's Repops that I will try and see if it is any better.
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