Removal and Installation - Sedan

HEADLINING


Removal and Installation - Sedan


REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
2. Remove front seat assembly RH/LH. Refer to Removal and Installation.
3. Remove rear seat cushion and rear seatback. Refer to Removal and Installation.
4. Remove front seat belt shoulder anchor RH/LH. Refer to Front Seat Belt.
5. Remove center console body assembly. Refer to Component Parts.
6. Remove front pillar garnish RH/LH. Refer to Removal And Installation.





7. Remove antenna feeder cable clip, then disconnect antenna feeder cable connector.
8. Remove front and rear kicking plate inner RH/LH, center pillar lower garnish, center pillar upper garnish, front and rear body side welt RH/LH. Refer to Removal And Installation.

WARNING:
Do not reuse center pillar upper garnish if removed.





9. Release the clips using a suitable tool, then remove the front and rear assist grips.
10. Remove the sunvisor caps and screws, then remove sunvisor RH/LH.





11. Remove sunvisor holders RH/LH by rotating 45 degrees, then pulling outward.
12. Release the metal clips, then remove the roof console/map lamp assembly (if equipped).
13. Release remaining headlining clips.





14. Disconnect antenna feeder cable near rear pillar finisher LH.
15. Disengage the dual lock fastener on the backside of headlining.
- Insert a suitable tool into the edge of dual lock fastener, then move the tool side to side horizontally to release it.

CAUTION:
Excessive up and down force may cause roof panel damage.





16. Position the headlining so the front edge goes through the opening of the right side front door.
17. Position the headlining so the rear edge goes through the opening of the left rear door, then remove headlining.

CAUTION:
- 2 technicians should be used to avoid damage when removing or replacing headlining.
- During headlining removal and installation, cover the center console finisher upper surface to prevent damage.
- Set A/T or CVT shift lever to the D position, and make a space to remove front end of headlining right side.
- Do not bend headlining when removing.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
Avoid headlining damage when installing by inserting rear clips first during assembly.