Interior - Headliner Is Loose Near Back Glass

6109-02





Affected Vehicles

Condition
61 09 02 Mar. 12, 2009 2011016 Supersedes T. B. Group 61 Number 08-03 dated Nov. 18, 2008 to correct claim comment in warranty table.

Headliner, Loose Around Rear Glass

- Headliner is loose around the rear glass opening in one of the following conditions:

1. Headliner rear window beading fits snug but still comes loose from the rear glass metal insert channel.
2. Headliner rear window beading fits loosely and comes loose from the rear metal insert channel.

Technical Background
Plastic ring is out of specification.

Production Solution
Implementation of 18 silver clips (1Y0871234A).

Service
Headliner snug fit
- Decide which condition as listed above exists.
- Follow the appropriate repair for the condition.

1. When the headliner beading for the rear glass fits snug but still comes out of the rear glass groove:





- Remove beading (white arrow) from rear glass by carefully pulling / prying it from the groove of the metal insert channel on the back glass (take care not to damage headliner).
- Install 18 clips Part No: 1Y0871234A (silver) around the headliner beading (1 at each notch (black arrow) cut into the beading as follows:





Tip:
- Notches can be readily seen and felt around the periphery of the headliner .
- Clips must be installed using flat pliers (plastic or with jaws protected) at the plastic beading edge

Clips must go over the plastic beading only (headliner cloth must not interfere).





- Install clips at all notches (approximate locations indicated by arrows).





With 18 clips installed:
- Insert beading into the rear glass headliner retainer groove.

With clips installed, it may be necessary to gently drive the beading into the retainer.
- If necessary use a wide smooth edged nylon block and a rubber/plastic mallet against the cloth of the headliner (do not damage the headliner).
- Tap lightly until beading is installed.

Headliner loose fit
2. When the headliner rear window beading for the rear glass fits loosely and comes out of the rear glass groove:
- Remove headliner beading from rear glass by carefully pulling / prying it from the groove of the metal insert channel on the back glass (take care not to damage headliner).





Install 12 clips of Part No: 1Y0871234 (black) around the headliner rear window beading in locations as follows:





- 3 per side (in 3 notches provided on each side of the headliner beading.
- 1 at each outboard notch just before radius (white arrows).
- 1 at notch at either side of centerline (C/L) of beading (top and bottom of beading).

Tip:
- Clips must be installed using flat pliers (plastic or with jaws protected) at the plastic beading edge.
- Clips must go over the plastic beading only (headliner cloth must not interfere).

With 12 clips installed in proper locations:
- Insert beading into the rear glass headliner retainer groove.

With clips installed it may be necessary to gently drive the beading into the retainer.
- If necessary use a wide smooth edged nylon block and a rubber/plastic mallet against the cloth of the headliner (do not damage the headliner).
- Tap lightly until beading is installed.

Warranty





Required Parts and Tools





No Special Tools required.

Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.