Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim or the panels.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures, then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

2. Remove these items:

- A-pillar trims, both sides Service and Repair
- Ceiling light Service and Repair
- B-pillar upper/lower trims, both sides Service and Repair
- C-pillar trims, both sides Service and Repair
- Grab handles, four places Service and Repair

3. Release the tabs (A) of the sunvisor cap (B) from the bracket (C) with a trim tool.






4. Remove the sunvisor cap (A) from the bracket (B).






5. Remove the sunvisor (A) from both sides.

1. Remove the sunvisor from the holder (B).

2. Remove the TORX screws with a TORX T25 bit.





6. Push the hook (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver, and turn the holder (B) 90 °, then pull it out.






7. Remove the front individual map light assembly (A).

1. Remove the lenses (B).

2. Remove the bolts.

3. If equipped, release the four tabs (C), then pull out the navigation microphone (D).

4. Disconnect the front individual map light connector (E). If equipped, disconnect the navigation microphone connector (F).





8. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation.

9. Detach the harness clips (A) from the A-pillar (B), and disconnect the roof wire harness connector (C).






10. Remove the center console Center Console Removal/Installation.

11. Slide both front seats all the way back, and recline the seat-backs fully.

12. Remove the bolts securing the parking brake base frame (A), and lay it down as needed.






13. Lower the headliner (A).

1. Remove the front door opening seals (B) and the rear door opening seals (C) from each roof area.

2. With the help of an assistant detach the rear clips by pulling down the rear area of the headliner.





14. Lower the front of the headliner below the steering wheel. Rotate the headliner, and pull out it with the roof wire harness (D) through the passenger's front door.

NOTE: Do not bend the headliner. Bending the headliner will crease or damage it.

15. If necessary, remove the cushion tape (A, B) fastening the roof wire harness (C) to the headliner (D), then remove the harness from the headliner.










16. If necessary, remove the side curtain airbag mounting bolt (A) and the grab handle bracket mounting bolts (B), then remove the grab handle bracket (C) by releasing the hooks (D).






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

- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the headliner and the designated trim pieces with new parts Service and Repair.
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the headliner and all removed trim. Replace any pieces with the following damage:
- Any crease or tears in the headliner (A)
- Any cracks or breakage in the grab handle (B)
- Any damage around the grab handle holes (C) or sunvisor holes (D) in the headliner
- Any cracks in the sunvisor mounting bracket (E)
- Any bends or cracks in the sunvisor stay shaft (F)
- Any cracks in the sunvisor base (G)
- Any cracks or breakage in the vanity mirror base (H)
- Any clip mounts (I) which have come off the headliner
- When installing the grab handle, push on the handle against the bracket (J) until the clips (K) snap into place securely.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Replace the removed cushion tape pieces with new pieces.
- Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the body.
- Make sure the headliner overlaps the trim pieces correctly Service and Repair.
- Be careful not to crease or damage the headliner when reinstalling it through the front passenger's door opening. Also be careful not to scratch the body.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures. If the IMA battery level gauge (BAT) displays no segments, start the engine, and hold it between 3,500 rpm and 4,000 rpm without load (in Park or Neutral) until the BAT displays at least three segments.
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.

Headliner





Grab handle





Sunvisor