Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon - 2nd Design)
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon - 2nd Design)
Removal Procedure
Some 2nd design vehicles may be equipped with an optional head curtain inflator module. Please read the following cautions before removing or installing vehicle components located near these supplementary restraint devices.
Notice: Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.
Notice: If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.
Caution: The head curtain inflator module tethers must be routed correctly. Improper routing may result in personal injury or improper curtain airbag deployment.
Important: Before removing, note the position of the door weatherstrip over the edge of the headliner.
1. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Without Head Curtain Inflator Module) (Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Without Head Curtain Inflator Module))Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Coupe) (Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Coupe))Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Sedan/Wagon) (Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Sedan/Wagon)).
2. Remove the screws from the sunshade supports and the sunshades. Remove the sunshade supports and the sunshades. Refer to the following:
* Headliner (1)
* Sunshade Support (2)
* Sunshade (3)
3. Remove the body lock pillar upper garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper (Sedan 1st Design) (Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper (Sedan 1st Design))Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper (Sedan 2nd Design) (Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper (Sedan 2nd Design)).
4. Remove the corner upper garnish moldings. Refer to Body Rear Corner Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon) (Body Rear Corner Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon)).
5. Remove the rear header trim panel by pulling at the clip locations to disengage.
6. Remove the coathook screws and the coathooks.
7. Pull the headliner down slightly to disconnect the front and rear dome lamp wiring harnesses.
Notice: When removing a headliner it is possible for the Velcro(R) fasteners to tear from the headliner substrate. The Velcro(R) to hook and loop bond is much stronger than the Velcro(R) to substrate. Once damaged, the Velcro(R) cannot be replaced
8. Reach above the headliner at the dome lamp locations and disengage the hook and loop retainers.
Notice: When removing the headliner, be careful not to bend the headliner. If the headliner is bent, it will break and leave a wrinkle that cannot be repaired.
9. Remove the headliner through the rear of the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.
Caution: The head curtain inflator module tethers must be routed correctly. Improper routing may result in personal injury or improper curtain airbag deployment.
Notice: When installing the headliner, be careful not to bend the headliner. If the headliner is bent, it will break and leave a wrinkle that cannot be repaired.
1. If the vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module, ensure that the tether is correctly routed near the lock pillar.
1. Tether is routed below the coathook attachment area.
2. Tether is securely fastened to the roof rail Velcro(R) pad.
3. Ensure that there is no slack in the tether.
2. Transfer the dome lamp wiring harness from the old headliner to the new and tape in place.
3. Install the foam spacers at the rear corners of the headliner.
4. Insert the headliner through the rear of the vehicle.
5. Center the headliner in the vehicle and lift it over the center pillar upper trim ledge to hold in place.
6. Apply light pressure at the hook and loop retainer locations located above the dome lamps to engage.
Caution: Ensure that the curtain inflator module tether is not hanging below the edge of headliner. Improper routing can cause personal injury or improper curtain airbag deployment.
7. Connect the dome lamp wire harness.
8. Install the sunshade, the sunshade supports and the screws. Refer to the following:
* Headliner (1)
* Sunshade Support (2)
* Sunshade (3)
9. Install the coathooks and the coathook screws.
10. Install the rear upper trim finish molding.
11. Install the body lock pillar upper garnish moldings. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Upper Molding Replacement (Wagon) (Body Lock Pillar Upper Molding Replacement (Wagon)).
12. Install the corner upper garnish moldings. Refer to Body Rear Corner Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon) (Body Rear Corner Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon)).
13. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Without Head Curtain Inflator Module) (Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Without Head Curtain Inflator Module))Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Coupe) (Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Coupe))Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Sedan/Wagon) (Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Sedan/Wagon)).
14. Reposition the door weatherstrip over the edge of the headliner above the door openings.