Headliner: Service and Repair

Headlining Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Disable the air bag system.
2. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel.
3. Lower the door opening frame garnish moldings (1, 2) on the front and rear door pinch weld flanges.
4. Remove the assist handles.




5. Gently pry and remove the windshield side garnish moldings (1).
6. Remove the sunshades and retainers.
7. Remove the courtesy and reading lamp/sunroof switch assembly, if equipped.
8. Remove the dome lamp.
9. Remove the quarter upper trim panel.




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.
4. Install the dome lamp.
5. Install the courtesy and reading lamp/sunroof switch assembly, if removed.
6. Install the sunshades and retainers.
7. Install the windshield side garnish moldings (1) to the vehicle. Ensure that the plastic retainers are fully engaged.




8. Install the assist handles.
9. Install the center pillar upper trim panel.
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.