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Old Oct 20, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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Removal Procedure

1.Tilt the sunshade down toward the windshield.
2.Insert a flat head screwdriver blade into the slot in the sunshade inner bezel.
3.Using the screwdriver against the elbow of the sunshade arm for leverage pull down on the sunshade arm while rotating the sunshade outboard until the sunshade stops. (the first tab disengages).
4.Push up on the sunshade and continue rotating the sunshade outboard until the sunshade with the inner bezel disengages from the mounting bezel.

5.Disconnect the electrical connector.
6.Remove the sunshade.
7.Disassemble as necessary.
If removing the mounting bezel, pull the bezel from the garnish molding with your fingers.
If replacing the inner bezel, remove the bezel from the sunshade shaft and press the new bezel onto the shaft.

Installation Procedure

1.Route the harness through the mounting bezel.
2.Insert the mounting bezel into the garnish molding engaging the snap fingers.
3.Connect the harness to the sunshade electrical connector.
4.Push the connector up through the bezel and through the hole in the garnish molding.
5.Position the sunshade approximately midway between the windshield and the side of the vehicle.
6.Insert the rod with inner bezel firmly attached fully into the mounting bezel.
7.Rotate the sunshade toward the center line of the vehicle until the sunshade locks in place.

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Old Oct 20, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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you should send me some so my car can model them for you
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you should send me some so my car can model them for you
I sure could use a set. My drivers side is shot and needs to be replaced.
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you should send me some so my car can model them for you
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I sure could use a set. My drivers side is shot and needs to be replaced.
I can send you both a set to model if you follow the link and order a set.
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The only thing floppy about mine (sunvisors) is that the cover for the vanity mirror won't stay shut when they're all the way up with the roof panel out. I think I'll just use a sliver of double sided tape, it's the driver side and I never use it anyway.
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by FormerlyFiero
The only thing floppy about mine (sunvisors) is that the cover for the vanity mirror won't stay shut when they're all the way up with the roof panel out. I think I'll just use a sliver of double sided tape, it's the driver side and I never use it anyway.
My car was doing the exact same thing.

Well if it ever gets to bad you know where to get them in the future.
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Black only sorry.
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you should offer homelink in them.
Lets fix what GM should have put in the 1st place
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ICULUKN-C5
you should offer homelink in them.
Lets fix what GM should have put in the 1st place
I agree and we have spoken to our manufacturer about adding Homelink and it should be no problem. I will keep you guys posted.
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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I just put this on my Christmas wish list so hopefuly my wife will ordering soon.
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Originally Posted by Marc@Vettenuts.net
I agree and we have spoken to our manufacturer about adding Homelink and it should be no problem. I will keep you guys posted.



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my c5 ears are A ok but, my c4 ears look like he!!, I know this is the wrong forum but.....any help would be appreciated.
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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My original visors looked like they belonged on a 1985 Pontiac so I got a new pair for Christmas from my Honey. These were a 5 minute install and look great! I am no longer embarassed by my floppy ears and the falling vanity mirror!
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Originally Posted by Marc@Vettenuts.net
I agree and we have spoken to our manufacturer about adding Homelink and it should be no problem. I will keep you guys posted.
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by yaknow
my c5 ears are A ok but, my c4 ears look like he!!, I know this is the wrong forum but.....any help would be appreciated.
mine too so I just fold them under
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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I too would be interested in visors with a home link. Please keep us posted as to when a visor/mirror/home link is available.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 06:06 AM
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Got my set for Christmas and installed them yesterday. The right side was very easy, getting the left one out was a real pain. It did not want to budge at all, and being that the part where you insert the screwdriver is plastic, yep you guessed it, after a few tries, the slot would no longer hold the screwdriver. After chuncking the screwdriver across the garage, then having to pull it out of the wall i finally cooled down enough to think the problem through. I then took the targa top off the car, pulled the upper inside windshield trim back a little, sprayed some WD40 on the inside of the cup that houses the visor rod. I then got one of my gallon paint can openers to put in what was left of the slot. The slight bend on the end allowed it to grip into the plastic piece and the visor came out with ease. Wished i would have thought about the WD40 first before all the aggrivation began. They do look great. Hope this helps somebody.
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