Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement

Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement

Warning

Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the garnish trim. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

Removal Procedure




1. Manually open the folding top as shown in the illustration. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation (Folding Top Manual Operation).
2. Remove the trim panel retainer from the folding top headliner. Refer to Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Retainer Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the retaining screws at the rear of the folding top roof panel.
4. Remove the side trim panel retainer from the folding top headliner. Refer to Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Side Retainer Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Lower the headliner from the folding top panel.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector to the intrusion sensor, if equipped.
7. Remove the headliner assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the headliner to the vehicle.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the intrusion sensor.
3. Install the headliner to the folding top panel.
4. Install the side trim panel retainer to the folding top headliner. Refer to Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Side Retainer Replacement (Service and Repair).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Install the retaining screws at the rear of the folding top roof panel and tighten to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).
6. Install the trim panel retainer to the folding top headliner. Refer to Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Retainer Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Manually close the folding top. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation (Folding Top Manual Operation).