Headliner Replacement Sedan - 1st 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.

1. If equipped with a sunroof, remove the bezel from the map lamp and the sunroof switch console by prying at the outside edge to unsnap the bezel.




2. Remove the screws from the sunshade support and remove the support. Remove the screws from the sunshade and remove the shade. Refer to the following:
• Headliner (1)
• Sunshade Support (2)
• Sunshade (3)




3. Remove right front assist strap fastener cover by prying gently between headliner and cover on outboard side. Once the cover unsnaps from clip, push cover inward. Remove fasteners and remove assist strap. Refer to the following:
• Clips (1)
• Headliner (2)
• Assist Straps (3)
• Coathook (4)
4. Remove the right front assist strap plate from behind the headliner.
5. Open the rear assist strap fastener covers to expose the assist strap fasteners. Remove the fasteners and remove the assist straps.




6. Remove the right front assist strap plate from behind the headliner.




7. Open the rear assist strap fastener covers to expose the assist strap fasteners. Remove the fasteners and remove the assist straps.




8. Remove the center high-mount stop lamp by pulling on the cover to disengage the attaching clips.
9. Pull the headliner down at the left side center pillar location and disconnect the dome lamp harness from the body harness.
10. Lower both the front seat backs to the full back position.

Notice

When removing a headliner it is possible for the Velcro^® fasteners to tear from the headliner substrate. The Velcro^® to hook and loop bond is much stronger than the Velcro^® to substrate. Once damaged, the Velcro^® cannot be replaced





11. Reach above the headliner at the hook-and-loop retainer attachments. Gently disengage the hook-and-loop retainer attachments from the dual lock.
12. For sunroof vehicles, gently disengage the left and right Velcro® along the sunroof opening first.

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.

13. Remove the headliner through the right front door.

Installation Procedure

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. Transfer the dome lamp wire harness from the old headliner to the new headliner. Tape it into place. Refer to the following:
• Coathooks (1)
• Dome Lamp Retainer (2)
• Dome Lamp (3)
• Headliner (4)
• Shade Supports (5)
• Front Assist Strap (6)
• Rear Assist Strap (7)
• Coathook (8)
• Sunshades (9)
2. Insert the headliner through the right front door.
3. Carefully center the headliner in the vehicle and loosely secure the headliner to the roof by applying light pressure at the hook-and-loop retainer locations.
4. Connect the dome lamp wire harness at the left side center pillar location.




5. Install the left and right side sunshade supports.
6. Install the left and right side sunshades. Refer to the following:
• Headliner (1)
• Sunshade Support (2)
• Sunshade (3)




7. Position the assist strap plate behind the headliner at the right front assist strap location. Install the right front assist strap. Refer to the following:
• Clips (1)
• Headliner (2)
• Assist Straps (3)
• Coathook (4)
8. Install the remaining assist straps.




9. Install the center high-mount stop lamp cover.




10. On vehicles equipped with a sunroof, install the map lamp and switch console cover.
11. Press firmly at the hook-and-loop retainer locations to permanently secure the headliner at the center location.




12. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
13. Install the rear lock pillar upper moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper .




14. Raise the front seat backs.