Headliner Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this are. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service. NOTE:

- Use the handy remover set, or equivalent when prying components.
- When using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend and scratch the headliner.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other interior trim.

1. Remove these items:
   - Front pillar trim, both sides
   - Ceiling light
   - Front seat belt upper anchor, both sides
   - Center pillar lower trim
   - Center pillar upper trim, both sides
   - Roof end trim
   - Quarter pillar trim, both sides

1. From both sides, using a handy remover, release the tabs (A), then remove the sunvisor cap (B) from the bracket (C). Turn the cap, and remove it.

1. From both sides, remove the sunvisor (A) and holder (B).

   -1. | Remove the self-tapping ET screws.
   -2. | Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder.
   -3. | If equipped, disconnect the vanity mirror light connector (C).
   -4. | Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (D), and turn the holder 90 °, then pull it out.

1. Lower the roof console (A).

   -1. | Remove the lens (B).
   -2. | With U/S intrusion sensor: Pry up on the front edge of the roof console trim (C) with a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape to release the hooks (D), then remove the cover.
   -3. | Remove the bolts (E), then pull out the front individual map light (F).
   -4. | Remove the bolts (G), and if equipped, disconnect the ultrasonic sensor connector (H).

Without ultrasonic sensor
With ultrasonic sensor

1. Pass the individual map light (A) through the opening in the roof console (B), then remove the roof console.

1. Lower the grab handle, then pry out the lid (A). Unscrew the self-tapping ET screws to remove the grab handle (B). Remove the remaining grab handles. Do not remove a toothed washer (C) and a washer (D) on the ET screw.

1. Pry up on the lids (A) and remove the screws, then remove the cargo net hook covers (B) from each side (four places).

1. With sunroof: Remove the headliner.

   -1. | Remove the socket plug (A).
   -2. | Remove the front door opening trim (B) and rear door opening trim (C) from each roof portion.
   -3. | Release the fasteners (D) by pulling the front portion of the headliner (E) down.
   -4. | With the help of an assistant, release the clip, detach the fasteners (F) by pulling the rear portion of the headliner down, then release the headliner from the sunroof frame (G) by sliding the headliner rearward, and lowering the headliner.
   -5. | Remove the headliner through the front passenger's door opening.

1. Without sunroof: Remove the headliner.

   -1. | Remove the front door opening trim (A) and rear door opening trim (B) from each roof portion.
   -2. | With the help of an assistant, release the clip (C), detach the fasteners (D) by pulling the rear portion of the headliner (E) down, and lowering the headliner.
   -3. | Remove the cushion tape (F), then remove the roof harness (G) from the headliner.
   -4. | Remove the headliner through the front passenger's door opening.

LHD
RHD

1. If necessary, remove the bolts securing the cargo net hook (A), then remove it.

1. With sunroof: If necessary, pull down the roof console bracket (A) to release the clip.

1. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   - If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, replace the headliner and grab handle on deployed side with new ones.
   - To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect removed pieces and replace them if they have any of these types of damage:

   - | Any creases or tears in the headliner (A)
   - | Any fasteners (B) which have come off the headliner
   - | Any damage around the grab handle holes (C) or sunvisor holes (D) in the headliner
   - | Any deformations in the grab handle (E)
   - | Any cracks in the sunvisor stay base (F)
   - | Any bends or cracks in the sunvisor stay shaft (G)
   - | Any cracks in the sunvisor base (H)
   - | Any cracks in the vanity mirror base (I)
   - | Any deformations in the grab handle bracket

   - Replace any damaged parts with new ones.
   - Make sure the top of the headliner overlaps with the trim pieces correctly.
   - When passing the headliner through the door opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.
   - If the threads on a visor or grab handle screw is worn out, use an oversized self-tapping ET screw made specifically for this application:
     Visor: P/N 90137-S30-003
     Grab handle: P/N 90137-S0A-003
   - Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the trim.

Headliner
Grab handle
Sunvisor