Headliner: Service and Repair

NOTE:
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend and scratch the headliner.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other interior trim.

1. Remove these items:

- Door opening trim (both sides as necessary)
- Front pillar trim (both sides)
- Front seat belt upper anchor bolt (both sides)

2. Remove these items:

Sedan:
- Center pillar upper trim (both sides)

Coupe:
- Coat hanger (left side)
- Rear seat belt upper anchor bolt
- Quarter trim panel

3. Remove these items:

- Spot light
- Rear window antenna terminal cover (see step 4 of Rear Window Replacement)




4. Remove the sunvisor (A) and holder (B) from each side. Disconnect the vanity mirror light connectors (C) (driver's and passenger's for some models).




5. If equipped, remove the roof console.

-1 Remove the lens (A).
-2 Remove the screws.
-3 Pull out the roof console (B), and disconnect the spotlight connector (C).




6. Remove the caps (A), and remove the screws and washers (B), then remove the grab handles (C) (driver's and each passenger's).




7. Remove the headliner.

-1 Remove the upper portion of the rear pillar trim (A) from each side
-2 For moonroof model: remove the socket plug (B) and roof trim (C).
-3 With help of an assistant, detach the clips, and lower the headliner (D).
-4 Remove the headliner through the front passenger's door opening.




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

- When reinstalling the headliner through the door opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.
- For moonroof model: When reinstalling the roof trim (A), install the joint (B) toward the rear center.
- If the threads on a visor or grab handle screws are worn out, use an oversized screw made specifically for this application.
- Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.