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Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without C3U)

Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without C3U)



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Warning

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.


Warning

Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.


Warning

If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.



Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the roof rail SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

2. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .

3. Remove the sunshade supports. Refer to Sunshade Support Replacement .

4. Remove the sunshade assembly . Refer to Sunshade Replacement .

5. Remove the roof rail front assist handle assembly. Refer to Roof Rail Front Assist Handle Replacement .

6. Remove the roof rail rear assist handle assembly. Refer to Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement .

7. Remove the roof console assembly. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .

8. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .

9. Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .


1 Headliner Trim Panel Assembly

Procedure

1. Release two retainers in the rear part of headliner

2. Prior to removal, note the routing of the wire harness to aid in reassembly and to ensure proper installation.

3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

4. If replacing the headliner assembly, transfer all necessary components.

5. Ensure weatherstrips are properly positioned once headliner is in place.

6. Disconnect the rear washer hose.


Note

When installing a new headliner, tape any unused connector to the headliner with a high adhesive tape.