Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner Replacement

Tools Required

J 21104-B (KM-475-B) Weatherstrip Remover Universal

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the sunroof molding, if equipped.
3. Remove the passenger assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement Service and Repair.
4. Remove the plastic retaining clips in the headliner on the driver's side.
5. Remove the sun visors. Refer to Sunshade Replacement Service and Repair in Roof.
6. Remove the power sunroof control switch, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement Service and Repair in Roof.
7. Remove the windshield pillar. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar.
8. Remove the upper center pillar. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar.
9. Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Sedan) Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Sedan)Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Wagon) Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Wagon).




10. Remove the plastic retainers in the headliner using the J 21104-B .
11. Recline both front seats.
12. Remove the headliner.

Installation Procedure




1. Recline both front seats.
2. Install the headliner behind the seats around the doors.
3. Install the plastic retainers.
4. Install the windshield pillar. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar.
5. Install the upper center pillar. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar.
6. Install the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Sedan) Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Sedan)Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Wagon) Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Wagon).
7. Install the power sunroof control switch, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement Service and Repair in Roof.
8. Install the sun visors. Refer to Sunshade Replacement Service and Repair in Roof.
9. Install the plastic retainers in the headliner on the driver's side.
10. Install the passenger assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement Service and Repair.
11. Install the sunroof molding, if equipped.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.