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Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunroof)

Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunroof)



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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

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.


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.



Preliminary Procedure

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

2. Remove the sunshade. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .

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

4. Remove the roof rail front assist handles. Refer to Roof Rail Front Assist Handle Replacement .

5. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement .

6. Remove the center pillar upper garnish moldings. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .

7. Remove the body lock pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .

8. Remove the reading lamp assembly. Refer to Reading Lamp Replacement .

9. Remove the front side door, passenger side. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement .

10. Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement (8-Way-Power) Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement (2/4/6-Way Hybrid, 6-Way Hybrid Sport) .


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Headlining Trim Panel

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Note

Carefully observe the placements of the retainers and remove from there. See graphic. Use melting glue if the fabric unintendly is removed from the panel.