Removal and Replacement

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.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend and scratch the headliner.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other interior trim.

1. Remove these items:
- A-pillar trim, both sides
- B-pillar upper trim, one side, 2-door
- B-pillar upper trim, both sides, 4-door
- C-pillar trim, both sides, 2-door
- Rearview mirror
- Ceiling light/spotlights, with moon roof
- Spotlights, without moonroof
- Ceiling light




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




3. Lower the grab handle, then remove the caps (A). Remove the self-tapping ET screws, then remove the grab handle (B). 4-door: Remove the remaining grab handles.




4. 2-door: From the rear driver's side, remove the screw, then remove the coat hanger (A).




5. With moon roof: Remove the headliner (A).
1. Remove the socket plug (B).
2. 2-door: Remove the upper portion of the B-pillar upper trim (C) from one side
3. 4-door: Remove the upper portion of the C-pillar trim (D) from each side
4. Remove the remaining door opening trim (E) from each roof portion.
5. Detach the rear clips (F) by pulling the headliner down.
6. Gently pull down the headliner from the moonroof opening, and detach the clips (G) with a clip remover. Gently pull down on the sides of moon roof opening to release fasteners (H). Be careful not to deform the headliner.
7. With the help of an assistant, release the clips (I) of the headliner from the moonroof frame (J), and lower the headliner.
8. Remove the headliner through the passenger's door opening.




6. Without moonroof: Remove the headliner (A).
1. 2-door: Remove the upper portion of the B-pillar upper trim (B) from one side
2. 4-door: Remove the upper portion of the C-pillar trim (C) from each side
3. Remove the remaining door opening trim (D) from each roof portion.
4. Detach the rear clips (E) by pulling the headliner down.
5. With the help of an assistant, lower the headliner.
6. Remove the cushion tape or glue (F), then remove the roof harness (G) from the headliner.
7. Remove the headliner through the passenger's door opening.




7. If necessary, remove the bolts, then remove the grab handle bracket (A). 4-door: Remove the remaining grab handle brackets, if necessary.
8. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- When reinstalling the headliner through the door opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.
- If the threads on a visor or grab handle screws are worn out, use an oversized self tapping ET screw (P/N 90137-SOA-003) made specifically for this application.
- Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.
- Replace any clips that remain in the roof during removal. Reinstall the clips back in the headliner before installation.