Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Service Procedure

1. Record radio settings and disconnect battery ground cable.

IMPORTANT:
Wash hands prior to handling interior components.











2. Remove both driver and passenger sun visor, disconnect harness connector for vanity mirror light (if equipped), sun visor holder, and assist grip (figure 1, 2, 3).





CAUTION:
Be careful when removing the sun visor holder. Do not damage the headliner.





3. Pull both driver and passenger front door finisher away from the A-Pillar. (Figure 5).








4. Remove both driver and passenger A-Pillar trim cover and inner rail.
(Figure 6 & 7)

5. Remove sunroof switch (if equipped) and slightly lower the headliner.





6. Wipe and clean the contact area of the A-Pillar inner panel, inner rail, and panel reinforcement with alcohol wipe. (Figure 7 & 9)








7. Pull adhesive backing of "Hose 0-Flex Plate Assembly and install to roof panel reinforcement, by slightly lowering the headliner. (Figure 8 & 10)

CAUTION:
When lowering the headliner manually, take extra care not to damage it.

8. Install driver and passenger sun visor holder and assist grip.











9. Install spacer, washers and screws to driver and passenger sun visor. (Figure 12 & 13)














10. Install driver and passenger finisher (to A - pillar inner panel), inner rail, upper spacer, four resin spacers, new front A - pillar trim cover, and door finisher. (Figure 14 - 17)

11. Install battery ground cable and set radio and clock settings.