Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar (Service and Repair) .
2. Lower the door opening frame garnish moldings (1, 2) on the front and rear door pinch weld flanges.
3. Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement (Service and Repair) .




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




9. Lower the front seat back cushions in order to gain clearance to remove the headlining trim finish panel.
10. Remove the 2 retainers (2) which secure the rear of the headlining trim finish panel.
11. 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 (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper) .
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 (Sunshade Replacement) .
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 (Service and Repair) .
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.