Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner Replacement

Caution: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the garnish trim. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the I/P top trim panel.
2. Remove the hinge pillar trim.




3. Disconnect the headliner wire connectors from the junction block located next to the clutch or brake pedal.
4. Remove the wire harness retainers along the windshield pillar and I/P assembly.
5. Remove the rear quarter trim panels, if necessary.
6. Remove the overhead console, if equipped.
7. Remove the DVD player, if equipped.
8. Remove both front sunshades.
9. Remove the rear coat hook, if equipped.
10. Remove the interior dome lamp.
11. Remove the assist handles, if equipped.




12. Disengaging the front of the headliner from the roof.
13. If replacing the crew cab headliner, remove the rear window from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Window Replacement (Pickup) in Heated Glass Element.
14. Remove the headliner from the vehicle by grasping the headliner on the left and the right sides near the front of the cab.

Installation Procedure




1. With the aid of an assistant, install the headliner to the vehicle.
2. Install the rear window into the vehicle, if removed.
3. Install the assist handles, if equipped.
4. Install the interior dome lamp.
5. Install the rear coat hook, if equipped.
6. Install both front sunshades.
7. Install the DVD player, if equipped.
8. Install the overhead console, if equipped.
9. Install the rear quarter trim panels, if needed.






Important: Ensure that all of the wire harness retainers in the I/P and the windshield pillar are all pressed into place in order to prevent rattling during driving.

10. Connect the headliner electrical connector to the junction block located next to the clutch or brake pedal.
11. Connect the electrical connectors to the drivers side accessory housing.
12. Install the hinge pillar trim.
13. Install the I/P top trim panel.
14. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding.