Procedures

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:
- A-pillar trim, both sides, 2-door, 4-door.
- Ceiling light.
- Front seat belt upper anchor, both sides, 2-door, 4-door.
- B-pillar lower trim, 4-door.
- B-pillar upper trim, both sides, 2-door, 4-door.
- C-pillar trim, both sides, 2-door, 4-door.




2. From both sides, using a flat-tip screwdriver, release the tabs (A), then remove the sunvisor cap (B) from the bracket (C). Turn the cap, and remove it.




3. From both sides, remove the sunvisor (A) and holder (B).
-1 Remove the self-tapping ET screws.
-2 Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder.
-3 If equipped, disconnect the vanity mirror light connector (C).
-4 Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (D), and turn the holder 90 °, then pull it out.




4. Remove the roof console (A).
-1 Remove the lens (B).
-2 Remove the bolts (C, D).
-3 Pull out the roof console, and front individual map light (E). Disconnect the front individual map light connector (F), and if equipped, ambient light connector (G).




5. 4-door: Lower the grab handle, then pry out the lid (A). Remove the self-tapping ET screws, then remove the grab handle (B). Remove the remaining grab handles.




6. Remove the headliner.
With moonroof:
-1 4-door: Remove the socket plug (A).
-2 Remove the front door opening trim (B) and rear door opening trim (C) from each roof portion.
-3 Detach the clip (D) (4-door), and release the fasteners (E) by pulling the front portion of the headliner (F) down.
-4 With the help of an assistant, release the headliner from the clips (G) and moonroof frame (H) by sliding the headliner rearward, and lowering the headliner.
-5 Remove the headliner through the front passenger's door opening.




7. Remove the headliner.
Without moonroof:
-1 Remove the front door opening trim (A) and rear door opening trim (B) from each roof portion.
-2 With the help of an assistant, release the headliner (C) from the clips (D) by sliding the headliner rearward, and lowering the headliner.
-3 Remove the cushion tape (E), then remove the roof harness (F) from the headliner.
-4 Remove the headliner through the front passenger's door opening.




8. 4-door: If necessary, remove the bolts, then remove the front grab handle bracket (A) and rear grab handle bracket (B) from each side by releasing the hooks (C).







9. If necessary, detach the hooks (A) and the clip (B), then remove the front roof side pad (C) and rear roof side pad (D).




10. 4-door with moonroof: If necessary, pull down the roof console bracket (A) to release the clip.
11. 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.
- If the threads on a visor and grab handle (4-door) screws are worn out, use an oversized self-tapping ET screw made specifically for this application:

Visor: P/N 90137-S30-0030
Grab handle: P/N 90137-S0A-0030

- Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.