Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner Replacement

CAUTION: When prying with a flat tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

NOTE:
- Take care not to bend and scratch the headliner.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other interior trim.

Hatchback

1. Remove:
- Door trim
- Front pillar trim
- Quarter trim
- Coat hanger
- Rearview mirror




2. Remove the sunvisor and holder from each side.




3. Remove the front and rear ceiling lights, then disconnect the connectors.




4. Remove the grab handle (front passenger's) and grab hole caps (driver's).




5. Remove the socket plug (moonroof model).
6. Remove the upper anchor bolts from the front and rear seat belts.




7. Remove the upper portion of the quarter pillar trim panel, then detach the headliner clip on each side.




8. Remove the roof trim (moonroof model). Open the hatch, then remove the rear roof trim. Remove the headliner.
9. Lower the headliner as shown.






NOTE: Take care not to bend and scratch the headliner.




10. Remove the headliner through the hatch opening.
11. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:
- When inserting the headliner through the hatch opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.
- Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim and panels.
- When installing the roof trim, install the joint toward the rear.

Sedan

1. Remove:
- Center pillar lower trim
- Front and rear door trim
- Front pillar trim
- Center pillar trim
- Rear pillar trim panel
- Rearview mirror




2. Remove the sunvisor and holder from each side.




3. Remove the front and rear ceiling lights, then disconnect the connectors.




4. Remove the grab handles (front and rear passenger's) and grab hole caps (driver's).
5. Remove the roof trim (moonroof model).




6. Detach the clips by sliding the headliner forward.




7. Remove the headliner through the passenger's door opening.
8. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:
- When inserting the headliner through the door opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.
- Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim and panels.
- When installing the roof trim, install the joint toward the rear.