Headliner Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

1.Remove these items:


2.From both sides, using a trim tool, release the tabs (A) from the sunvisor stay base (B) on the sunvisor cap.

 

3.Remove the sunvisor cap (A) from the bracket (B). Turn the cap, and remove it.

 

4.From both sides, remove the sunvisor (A).

-1 Remove the sunvisor from the holder (B).
-2 Using a T25 Torx bit, remove the self-tapping ET screws from the sunvisor stay base (C).
-3 Remove the sunvisor from the body, and disconnect the vanity mirror light connector (D).

 

5.Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (A), and turn the holder (B) 90 °, then pull it out.

 

6.Detach the roof wire harness clips (A) from the front pillar. RHD is shown; LHD is symmetrical.

 

7.Without glass roof: From under the dash, disconnect the roof wire harness connector (A). RHD is shown; LHD is symmetrical.

 

8.Remove the headliner (A).

-1 Remove the front door opening trim (B), and rear door opening trim (C) from each roof portion.
-2 With the help of an assistant, detach the rear clips by pulling the rear portion of the headliner down.
-3 Release the fasteners (D), and detach the clips (E, F) by lowering the headliner.
-4 With glass roof: Disconnect the sunshade motor connector (G).


Without glass roof 

With glass roof 

9.Remove the headliner with the interior wire harness (A) through the tailgate opening.

 

10.If necessary, remove the cushion tapes fastening the roof wire harness (A) on headliner (B), then remove them from the headliner.

Without glass roof 

11.If necessary, remove the cushion tapes fastening the roof wire harness (A) on headliner (B), then remove them from the headliner.

RHD without glass roof 

LHD without glass roof 

12.If necessary, remove the side curtain airbag mounting bolt (A) and grab handle bracket mounting bolts (B), then remove the grab handle bracket (C) from each side by releasing the hooks (D).

Front 

Rear 

13.Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

  • If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the headliner and related parts with new ones.
  • To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect removed pieces and replace them if they have any of these types of damage:
    • Any crease or tears in the headliner (A)
    • Any cracks or breakages in the grab handle (B)
    • Any damages around the grab handle holes (C) or sunvisor holes in the headliner
    • Any cracks in the sunvisor stay base (D)
    • Any bends or cracks in the sunvisor stay shaft (E)
    • Any cracks in the sunvisor base (F)
    • Any cracks or breakages in the vanity mirror base (G)
    • Any fasteners (H) and clip bases (I) which have come off the headliner
  • When installing the grab handle, push on the handle against the bracket (J) until the clips (K) snap into place securely.
  • Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
  • Replace the removed cushion tapes with new ones.
  • Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.
  • Make sure the headliner overlaps the trim pieces correctly
  • When reinstalling the headliner through the front passenger's door opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.
  • If the threads on a visor screw are worn out, use an oversized self-taping ET screw P/N 90137- S30-003 mode specifically for this application.

Headliner 

Grab handle 

Sunvisor