Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner Replacement

Tools Required

J 21104-B (KM 475-A ) Weatherstrip Remover Universal or equivalent

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the sunroof molding, if equipped.
3. Remove the passenger assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement Service and Repair.
4. Remove the plastic retaining clips in the headliner on the driver's side.
5. Remove the sun visors. Refer to Sunshade Replacement Service and Repair.
6. Remove the power sunroof control switch, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement Service and Repair in Roof.
7. Remove the windshield pillar, the upper and lower center pillar and the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar , Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar , Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar , and Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper in Interior Trim.




8. Remove the plastic retainers in the headliner using the J 21104-B (1).
9. Recline both front seats.
10. Remove the headliner through a rear door.

Installation Procedure




1. Recline both front seats.
2. Insert the headliner through a rear door.
3. Install the headliner behind the seats around the doors.
4. Install the plastic retainers.




5. Install the windshield pillar, the upper and lower center pillar and the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar , Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar , Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar , and Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper in Interior Trim.
6. Install the power sunroof control switch, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement Service and Repair in Roof.
7. Install the sun visors. Refer to Sunshade Replacement Service and Repair.
8. Install the plastic retainers in the headliner on the driver's side.
9. Install the passenger assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement Service and Repair.
10. Install the sunroof molding, if equipped.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.