Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (4-Door)

Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (4-Door)

Removal Procedure




1. Using a flat-bladed tool, gently pry off the dome lamp lens (4).
2. Remove the 2 dome lamp assembly mounting nuts (3). Lower dome lamp assembly (2).
3. Disconnect the dome lamp electrical connector (1).
4. Remove the dome lamp (2) from the vehicle.
5. Using a thin flat-bladed tool at the rearview mirror base, gently remove the mirror from the vehicle.




6. Remove the 2 screws (1) that retain each sunshade (3). Remove the sunshades (3) from the vehicle.
7. Remove the screw that retains each sunshade support (2). Remove the supports (2) from the vehicle.
8. Loosen all of the door opening laces from the door openings.




9. Gently pry off the windshield side garnish moldings (11) with both hands. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings (11) from the vehicle.
10. Loosen all of the drip rail weatherstrips along both sides of the vehicle.
11. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

* The upper front seat belt anchor covers
* The upper front seat belt anchor bolts

12. Remove the upper center trim panels. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement).
13. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

* The upper rear seat belt anchor covers
* The upper rear seat belt anchor bolts

14. Gently pry loose and remove the rear quarter upper trim panels (1) from the vehicle.
15. Remove the coat hook (6) from the headlining by removing the screw.




16. Remove the push clips (2) that secure the headlining (1) to the vehicle roof.




17. Slide the front side rib off of the front flanges.
18. Remove the headlining (1) from the vehicle by pulling on the headlining while cutting the adhesive
19. Position the dome lamp wires through the headlining (1).
20. Remove the adhesive tape (2) from the roof flange.
21. Use solvent in order to clean the adhesive residue from the following locations:

* The roof flange
* The door opening laces

Installation Procedure




1. Install 2-sided bondable tape (2) to the upper side of each roof flange. Apply the tape within 10 mm (0.4 in) from the end of the roof flange.

Important: Pull the headlining tight. Secure the headlining to the 2-sided bondable tape on the roof flanges. This will help to eliminate any wrinkles in the headlining. Eliminate any wrinkles around the center pillars when you install the headlining material.


2. Position the dome lamp electrical connector through the headlining (1).




3. Slide the front side rib of the headlining onto the front roof flange. Secure the headlining (1) with the push clips (2).




4. Install the coat hook (6) to the headlining. Secure the hook with 1 screw.
5. Install the rear quarter upper trim panels (1) to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

6. Install the upper rear seat belt anchor bolts.

Tighten the upper rear seat belt anchor bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).

7. Install the upper center trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement).
8. Install the upper front seat belt anchor bolts.

Tighten the upper front seat belt anchor bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).




9. Install the dome lamp assembly (2) to the vehicle. Secure the assembly with the 2 nuts (3).
10. Install the dome lamp lens (4) to the vehicle.
11. Install all drip rail weatherstrips on both sides of the vehicle.
12. Snap the inside rearview mirror onto the mirror base.




13. Install each sunshade support (2) to the vehicle. Secure each support with 1 screw.
14. Install each sunshade (3) to the vehicle. Secure each sunshade with the 2 screws (1).




15. Use an infrared lamp (2) in order to warm the roof lining (1) for 30-60 seconds. The heat will help to remove any wrinkles that may be present.