Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Disable the air bag system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones in SIR.
2. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar (Removal and Replacement) .
3. Lower the door opening frame garnish moldings (1, 2) on the front and rear door pinch weld flanges.
4. Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement (Service and Repair) .




5. Gently pry and remove the windshield side garnish moldings (1).
6. Remove the sunshades and retainers. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Remove the courtesy and reading lamp/sunroof switch assembly, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement (Service and Repair) in Roof.
8. Remove the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
9. Remove the quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Removal and Replacement) .




10. Lower the front seat back cushions in order to gain clearance to remove the headlining trim finish panel.
11. Remove the 2 retainers (2) which secure the rear of the headlining trim finish panel.
12. Lower the headlining trim finish panel (1). Remove the headlining through a rear door.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the headlining trim finish panel (1) through a rear door.
2. Install the headlining panel (1) to the roof panel. Secure the headlining panel with the rear 2 retainers (2).




3. Install the quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Removal and Replacement) .
4. Install the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
5. Install the courtesy and reading lamp/sunroof switch assembly, if removed. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement (Service and Repair) in Roof.
6. Install the sunshades and retainers. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Install the windshield side garnish moldings (1) to the vehicle. Ensure that the plastic retainers are fully engaged.




8. Install the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement (Service and Repair) .
9. Install the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar (Removal and Replacement) .
10. Reposition the door opening frame garnish moldings (1, 2) on all doors to the correct position on the pinch well flange.
11. Position the front seat back cushions back to the upright position.
12. Enable the air bag system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones in SIR.