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Headliner Replacement (With Sunroof)



Headliner Replacement (With Sunroof)

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the passenger front bucket seat.
2. Pull the door opening moldings down in order to clear headliner and the rear quarter trim. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Door Opening in Doors.
3. Remove the windshield pillar trim panel.
4. Remove the center pillar trim.
5. Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel.
6. Remove the sunshades.
7. Remove the overhead console.
8. Disconnect the rearview mirror electrical connectors.
9. Remove the assist handles.




10. Disconnect the headliner wiring harness connector.
11. Remove the wire harness from the rear upper quarter.






Notice: Use care when removing or installing the headliner. Excessive bending will damage the headliner.

12. Pull the headliner down in order to release the headliner.
13. Remove the headliner through the rear passenger door opening.

Installation Procedure




1. Load the headliner into the vehicle through the rear passenger door opening.
2. With the aid of an assistant, raise the headliner into position.
3. Install the assist handles.
4. Install the sunshades.
5. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding.
6. Install the center pillar garnish molding.




7. Connect the headliner wiring harness connector.




8. Route and secure the wiring harness to the rear upper quarter.
9. Install the rear quarter upper trim panel.

Important: Ensure that the inside lip of the door opening weather-strip is properly seated to close out the headliner, sail panel, and pillar garnish moldings.

10. Install the door opening weatherstrips in the door openings.
11. Install the overhead console.
12. Connect the rear view mirror electrical connectors.
13. Install the passenger front bucket seat.