Headliner: Service and Repair

HEADLINER

REMOVAL

Fig. 7:

The upper trim moldings and the headliner are attached to the roof rail with a combination of screws, clip retainers and rail retainers (Fig. 7).

CAUTION: The headliner is a one-piece, molded component (Fig. 8). It has limited flexibility and must not be bent during removal/installation.

Fig. 9:

1. Remove the upper trim moldings from the perimeter of the headliner (Fig. 9).
2. Ensure that all the retainer clips and screws are disengaged before removing the headliner.

Fig. 8:

3. Disengage tabs attaching headliner/speaker structure to roof rail, if equipped (Fig. 8).
4. Disengage rear speaker harness connector, if equipped.

INSTALLATION

The upper trim moldings and the headliner are attached to the roof rail with a combination of screws, clip retainers and rail retainers (Fig. 7).

1. Engage tabs attaching headliner/speaker structure to roof rail, if equipped. (Fig. 8)

Fig. 10:

2. On vehicles without headliner speakers, ensure that the retainer clips on upper liftgate opening trim and rails are installed. (Fig. 10)
3. Engage rear speaker harness connector.
4. Install the upper trim moldings around the perimeter of the headliner. Tighten the retaining screws to 1 N.m (11 in.lbs.)torque.
5. As applicable, install:
- Assist handles.
- Sunvisors.
- Dome/cargo lamps.
- Overhead console.
- All other attached/overlapping components.