Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner

NOTE: Headliner with roof opening panel shown, headliner without roof opening panel similar.










Removal

1. If equipped, remove the Rear Entertainment Module (RETM).

2. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel A-Pillar Trim Panel.

3. Remove the LH and RH B-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to B-Pillar Trim Panel B-Pillar Trim Panel.

4. Remove the LH and RH C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to C-Pillar Trim Panel C-Pillar Trim Panel.

5. Remove the LH and RH D-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to D-Pillar Trim Panel D-Pillar Trim Panel.

6. Remove the LH and RH quarter trim panels. For additional information, refer to Quarter Trim Panel .

7. If equipped, remove the power liftgate rod from the power liftgate motor assembly.
- Squeeze the clip as shown to release and pull the power liftgate rod assembly upward.





8. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors from the interior rear view mirror and compass.

9. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the wiring harness on the LH A-pillar and remove the harness from the A-pillar.





10. Remove the overhead console, if equipped.

11. Position the front and rear door weatherstrips aside.

12. Remove the LH and RH sun visors.
- Remove the LH and RH sun visor screws.

- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.

13. Remove the assist handle.
- Remove the assist handle screws.

14. Disconnect the rear washer fluid hose connector on the RH A-pillar.





15. Remove the LH and RH garment hangers.
- Remove the LH and RH garment hanger screws.

16. Position the liftgate weatherstrip aside.

17. Disconnect the rear washer fluid hose connector on the RH D-pillar.





18. Remove the headliner rear pushpin.

19. Lower the headliner and disconnect the electrical connectors on the LH D-pillar.





20. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the headliner, an assistant is required for this step.

Remove the headliner through the liftgate opening.

Installation

Installing a new headliner

1. Using a suitable marking tool, mark the new headliner with the routing and exit points of the wire harness from the original headliner.

2. Carefully remove the wire harness from the original headliner.

3. NOTICE: Make sure not to damage the wire harness when cutting the excess adhesive from the wire harness.

Cut and remove any excessive adhesive from the wire harness.

4. NOTICE: Make sure to provide enough length to the wire harness connector ends when positioning the wire harness onto the headliner. Otherwise, the wire harness connector ends will not be able to be connected when the headliner is installed into the vehicle.

NOTE: Headliner with RETM opening shown, all other headliners similar.

Position the wire harness onto the new headliner and apply tape to temporarily attach the wire harness onto the headliner.





5. NOTE: The 3M Duramix 4747 Super Fast Adhesive will set in 22 seconds. Continually make sure that the wire harness is routed correctly when applying the adhesive.

NOTE: Apply adhesive to the entire length of the wire harness when fastening the wire harness to the headliner. Otherwise, the wire harness can loosen from the headliner and a vibration or rattle can occur.

Obtain 3M Duramix 4747 Super Fast Adhesive commercially and apply onto the headliner and wire harness.

6. Transfer parts as needed.

All headliners

7. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the headliner, an assistant is required for this step.

Install the headliner through the liftgate opening.

8. Connect the electrical connectors on the LH D-pillar.





9. Install the headliner rear pushpin.

10. Connect the rear washer fluid hose connector on the RH D-pillar.





11. Install the liftgate weatherstrip.

12. Install the LH and RH garment hangers.
- Install and tighten the LH and RH garment hanger screws.

13. Install the assist handle.
- Install the assist handle screws.

14. Connect the rear washer fluid hose connector on the RH A-pillar.





15. Install the LH and RH sun visors in the following sequence.

1. If equipped, connect the electrical connector.

2. Install and tighten the LH and RH sun visor screws.

16. Install the front and rear door weatherstrips.

17. If equipped, install the overhead console.

18. Connect the electrical connectors on the LH A-pillar and attach the wire harness onto the A-pillar.





19. If equipped, connect the electrical connectors to the interior rear view mirror and compass.

20. If equipped, install the power liftgate rod.

21. Install the LH and RH quarter trim panels. For additional information, refer to Quarter Trim Panel .

22. Install the LH and RH D-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to D-Pillar Trim Panel D-Pillar Trim Panel.

23. Install the LH and RH C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to C-Pillar Trim Panel C-Pillar Trim Panel.

24. Install the LH and RH B-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to B-Pillar Trim Panel B-Pillar Trim Panel.

25. Install the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel A-Pillar Trim Panel.

26. If equipped, install the RETM.