Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner Removal/Installation

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: (Sedan, Coupe)
- 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 the rear window antenna terminal cover.




4. Remove the sunvisor IA) 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 ET 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
- Coupe
- Sedan

-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 the headliner 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 moon roof model: When reinstalling the roof trim (A), center the two joining ends (B) at the rear of the moonroof frame.
- If the threads on a visor or grab handle ET screws are worn out, use an oversized ET screw (PIN 90137-S30-0030)made specifically for this application.
- Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.