Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner

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Headliner without Roof Opening Panel










Headliner with Roof Opening Panel










Removal

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the headliner when folding the headliner wings, fold the headliner wings so that the backing is ONLY touching the backing of the headliner. Never fold the headliner cloth-to-cloth or cloth-to-backing.

NOTE: The headliner is made of new material that will allow for specific folding, flexing and rolling during removal through the liftgate opening.

1. Remove both A-pillar trim panels. REFER to A-Pillar Trim Panel .

2. Remove both B-pillar trim panels. REFER to B-Pillar Trim Panel .

3. Remove both D-pillar trim panels. REFER to D-Pillar Trim Panel .

4. Position both C-pillar trim panels aside.

1. Position the rear door weatherstrip from around the C-pillar trim panel.

2. Remove the C-pillar trim panel bolt.

3. Disconnect the C-pillar clips and position the C-pillar trim panel aside.

5. Position both front seats in the full forward and full reclined position.

6. Remove the overhead console. REFER to Console - Overhead .

7. If equipped without a roof opening panel, remove both garment hook assemblies.

8. If equipped with roof opening panel, remove the second row interior lamp. REFER to Interior Lamp - Second Row With Moon Roof .

9. Remove both sun visor clip retaining screws and remove both sun visor clips.

10. Remove both sun visor assemblies.

1. Remove sun visor screw cover.

2. Remove both sun visor screws.

3. NOTE: The sun visor electrical connector is glued to the top of the headliner. Position the front of the headliner down to access the sun visor electrical connector.
Disconnect sun visor electrical connector and remove the sun visor.

11. Disconnect and position aside the headliner wiring harness electrical connector on the LH (Left Hand) A-pillar.

1. Disconnect the headliner wiring harness electrical connector.

2. Remove the 3 headliner wiring harness pin-type retainers and position the wiring harness aside.

12. Disconnect and plug the rear washer hose from the RH (Right Hand) A-pillar and disconnect the 2 pin-type retainers holding the hose to the RH (Right Hand) Safety Canopy(R) module.

13. Disconnect the rear view mirror electrical connector.

14. If equipped, remove cover and disconnect the rain sensor electrical connector.

15. If equipped with a roof opening panel, position the front of the headliner down and disconnect the roof opening panel electrical connector located in the center windshield area.

16. Disconnect and plug the rear washer hose from the RR (Right Rear) D-pillar.

17. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the headliner, use an assistant for this step.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the headliner when folding the headliner wings, fold the headliner wings so that the backing is ONLY touching the backing of the headliner. Never fold the headliner cloth-to-cloth or cloth-to-backing.

Release the clips and magnets holding the headliner to the roof and remove through the liftgate assembly, folding the headliner wings toward the headliner backing to get headliner out through the liftgate.

Installation

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the headliner when folding the headliner wings, fold the headliner wings so that the backing is ONLY touching the backing of the headliner. Never fold the headliner cloth-to-cloth or cloth-to-backing.

NOTE: The headliner is made of new material that will allow for specific folding, flexing and rolling during installation.

1. NOTE: The 3M(TM) Duramix(TM) 4747 Super Fast Adhesive is commercially available. This adhesive is a 2-part adhesive in a 50 ml dual-tube applicator. Depending on the size of the headliner and optional wire harness(es), purchasing of two to five 50 ml tubes is recommended.
When installing a new headliner, transfer the wire harness in the following sequence:

1. Using suitable tape, mark the wire at the exit points for proper length from headliner-to-body/roof connectors.

2. Carefully remove the wire harness from the original headliner.

3. Using a suitable marking tool, mark the new headliner with the routing and exit points of the wire harness from the original headliner.

4. NOTICE: Do not damage the wire harness when cutting the excess adhesive from the wire harness.

Cut and remove any excess adhesive from the wire harness.

5. Position the wire harness onto the new headliner and make sure the wire harness has enough length to connect to the body/roof connectors using the tape indicator applied in Step 1. Apply tape to temporarily hold the wire harness in that position on the headliner.

6. NOTE: The 3M(TM) Duramix(TM) 4747 Super Fast Adhesive sets in 20 seconds. Continually make sure the wire harness is routed correctly when applying the adhesive.

Apply the 3M(TM) Duramix(TM) 4747 Super Fast Adhesive in the same location as the factory installed adhesive along the full length of the wire harness to the headliner to avoid any NVH concern(s).

7. Transfer all necessary components.

2. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the headliner, use an assistant for this step.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the headliner when folding the headliner wings, fold the headliner wings so that the backing is ONLY touching the backing of the headliner. Never fold the headliner cloth-to-cloth or cloth-to-backing.

Fold the headliner wings towards the backing and install the headliner through the liftgate assembly.

3. Position the headliner in place and secure the headliner clips and magnets to the roof.

4. Unplug and connect the rear washer hose at the RR (Right Rear) D-pillar.

5. If equipped with a roof opening panel, connect the roof opening panel electrical connector located in the center windshield area.

6. If equipped, connect the rain sensor electrical connector and install the cover.

7. Connect the rear view mirror electrical connector.

8. Unplug and connect the rear washer hose at the RH (Right Hand) A-pillar and connect the 2 pin-type retainers to the RH (Right Hand) Safety Canopy(R) module.

9. Position back and connect the headliner wiring harness electrical connector on the LH (Left Hand) A-pillar.

1. Position the wiring harness back and install the 3 headliner wiring harness pin-type retainers.

2. Connect the headliner wiring harness electrical connector.

10. Install both sun visor assemblies.

1. Connect the sun visor electrical connector.

2. Install the sun visor assembly and install the 2 sun visor screws.

3. Install the sun visor screw cover.

11. Install both sun visor clips and install both sun visor clip screws.

12. Position both front seats to their normal position.

13. If equipped without a roof opening panel, install both garment hook assemblies.

14. If equipped with roof opening panel, install the second row interior lamp. REFER to Interior Lamp - Second Row With Moon Roof .

15. Install the overhead console. REFER to Console - Overhead .

16. Position both C-pillar trim panels back.

1. Connect the C-pillar clips and position the C-pillar trim panel back.

2. Install the C-pillar trim panel bolt.

3. Position back the rear door weatherstrip around the C-pillar trim panel.

17. Install both D-pillar trim panels. REFER to D-Pillar Trim Panel .

18. Install both B-pillar trim panels. REFER to B-Pillar Trim Panel .

19. Install both A-pillar trim panels. REFER to A-Pillar Trim Panel .