Service Procedure
1. Inspect the headliner at the C-pillar for the presence of a left and right head impact protection pad:> Vehicles found with head impact protection pads attached to the headliner at the C-pillar do not require any additional repairs. Return the vehicle to the customer.
> Vehicles found without a left and right head impact protection pad attached to the headliner at the C-pillar, continue with Step 2.
2. Using a pair of diagonal pliers (Snap-on 87ACP or equivalent), cut off the two (2) plastic pegs on the back of each of the new head impact protection pad flush to the pad surface.
3. Remove the plastic backing from the Velcro strip that came on each head impact protection pad.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the from the back of the pad.
4. Remove the plastic backing from one side of the small piece of Velcro (2.5" x 2") and install it on the short side of the back of each head impact protection pad as shown in Figure 2. Leave approximately 1/2 in. (13 mm) gap between the Velcro strip and the divider (Figure 2).
NOTE:
The new piece of Velcro will cover the original piece of Velcro that came on the head impact protection pad.
5. Remove the plastic backing from one side of the large piece of Velcro (4.5" x 2") and install it on the long side of the back of each head impact protection pad as shown in Figure 2. Leave approximately 1/2 in. (13 mm) gap between the Velcro strip and the divider (Figure 2).
6. Test fit the right head impact protection pad onto the headliner. There is a seam in the headliner located at the C-pillar that must line up with the divider on the back of the head impact protection pad (Figure 3).
7. Once appropriate placement for the right head impact protection pad has been determined, remove the plastic backing from both of the Velcro strips.
8. Place the right head impact protection pad in the predetermined location and apply force for approximately 15 seconds to bond the pad to the headliner.
9. Repeat Steps 5 through 7 on the left side head impact protection pad.