Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

NOTE:
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Take care not to bend And scratch the headliner.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other interior trim pieces.

1. Remove these items:
- A-pillar trim, both sides
- Front seat belt upper anchor, both sides
- Rearview mirror
- Spotlights with moonroof
- Ceiling light




2. Remove the sunvisor (A) and holder (B) from both sides.
1. Remove the caps (C).
2. Remove the self-tapping ET screws.
3. Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder.
4. Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (D), and turn the holder 90 °, then pull it out.




3. Pull the door opening trim (A) away from the roof on both sides, and then release the upper portions of the quarter pillar trim pieces (B) from both sides.
4. With moonroof: Remove the socket plug (C) and roof trim (D).
5. With the help of an assistant, detach the rear clips by pulling the rear portion of the headliner (E) down.




6. With the help of an assistant, hold the tops of the quarter pillar trim pieces (A) away from the roof, and work the headliner (B) free in the sequence shown.




7. Without moonroof: Remove the cushion tapes, then remove the interior harness (A) from the headliner (B).
8. Remove the headliner through the hatch opening.




9. Release the roof side pad (A) from the clips (B, C) by sliding it rearward, then remove it.




10. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- When reinstalling the headliner through the hatch opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.
- Using a clip remover, detach the remaining clips from the body, and replace any damaged or stress-whitenings clips . Before reinstalling the roof side pad and headliner, install the clips on the pad and headliner, and fit the clips into the holes in the body, then push on the pad or headliner until the clips snap into place.
- If the threads on a visor screw are worn out, use an oversized self-tapping ET screw (P/N 90137-S30-003) made specifically for this application.
- Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.
- With moonroof: When reinstalling the roof trim (A), install the joint (B) as shown.