Headliner Replacement Coupe - 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 weather-strip over the edge of headliner.

1. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .




2. 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.




3. Remove the striker trim cover.




4. Remove the sunshades, the sunshade supports, and the screws.
• Headliner (1)
• Sunshade Support (2)
• Sunshade (3)




5. Remove the left coat hook and the coat hook screw.




6. Remove the center high-mount stop lamp cover by pulling to disengage the clips.
7. Disconnect the wiring harness.




8. Unsnap the seat belt bolt cover.
9. Loosen the TORX® bolt and rotate the presenter arm forward to disengage the presenter arm guide notch from the spaceframe.
10. Remove the presenter arm and the seat belt unit.
11. Lower both the front seat backs to the full back position.




12. Remove the quarter window garnish moldings by pulling to disengage the clips.
• Defogger Lead (1)
• Defogger Notch (2)
• Interlock Tab (3)
13. Disconnect the dome lamp electrical connector at the spaceframe on the driver's side.





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.

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

14. Reach above the hook and loop retainer. Gently disengage them from the headliner Velcro®.
• For non-sunroof vehicles, the Velcro® is located above the dome lamp.
• For sunroof vehicles, the Velcro® attachments surround the sunroof opening. Disengage the Velcro® along the left and right sides first.




15. Slide the seat belt webbing bezel outboard to disengage it from the slot in the headliner.
16. Remove the headliner through left side.

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 a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that tether is correctly routed near the lock pillar.
• Tether is routed below the coat hook attachment area.
• Tether is securely fastened to the roof rail Velcro® pad.
• Ensure that there is no slack in the tether.
2. Transfer the dome lamp wire harness and tape it in place.
3. Insert the headliner through the left doors.




4. Slide the seat belt webbing bezel into the slot in the headliner.
5. Center the headliner and apply pressure at the hook and loop locations.





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.

6. Connect the dome lamp and the high mount stop lamp wire harness.
7. Install the sunshade, the sunshade supports, and the screws.
• Headliner (1)
• Sunshade Support (2)
• Sunshade (3)




8. Install the coat hook and the coat hook screw.
9. Install the high-mount stop lamp trim cover.




10. On vehicles with a sunroof, install the map lamp and the switch console cover.




11. Install the quarter window garnish moldings.

Caution

Observe the orientation of the presenter arm assembly and the seat belt unit. Incorrect orientation may result in personal injury.

Caution

Apply Loctite 242® Threadlocker US P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent, on all restraint bolts/nuts before installation. Failure to use such threadlocker correctly may result in personal injury.

12. Install the presenter arm and the seat belt unit. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front in Seat Belts.




13. Install the striker trim cover.




14. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .




15. Reposition the door weather-strip over the headliner edge.
16. Raise the front seat backs.