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Headliner Removal/Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
  3. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  4. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles auto light/wiper system)
  5. Remove the following parts:
    1. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof system)
    2. A-pillar trims (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. B-pillar lower trims (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front seat belt upper anchor installation bolts (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. B-pillar upper trims (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Rear side seat back (See REAR SIDE SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. C-pillar trims (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Disconnect the auto-dimming mirror connector. (vehicles with auto-dimming mirror)
  7. Remove the sunvisors. (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  8. Remove the map light. (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  9. Remove the assist handle. (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  10. Disconnect the roof harness connector, remove the clip, and remove the connector.
  11. Remove the fasteners.
    Fig 1: Identifying Roof Harness Connector And Fasteners
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  12. Remove the retainer holding the roof panel and remove the headliner.
  13. Take the headliner off from the passenger-side door opening.
    Fig 2: Removing Retainer Holding Roof Panel
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  14. Install in the reverse order of removal.