Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner









Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Remove the headliner from the vehicle only if the headliner is being replaced. Removing the headliner from the vehicle may cause unnecessary stress to the headliner.

NOTE: Note: If replacing the headliner and transferring/replacing the wire harness, obtain 3M(TM) Duramix 4747 Super Fast Adhesive commercially. The 3M(TM) Duramix 4747 Super Fast Adhesives is a 2-part adhesive in a 50 ml dual-tube applicator. Depending on the size of the headliner and optional wire harness(es), the purchase of two to five 50 ml tubes is suggested.

All vehicles

1. Remove the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel A-Pillar Trim Panel.

2. Remove the front door scuff plates.
- Using a flat trim tool, lift upward to release the clips.





3. Remove the rear door scuff plates.
- Using a flat trim tool, lift upward to release the clips.





4. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
- Pull outward on the trim panel to release the clips.

5. NOTE: Inspect the safety belt D-ring cover for damage. If the safety belt D-ring cover does not remain in place, install a new cover.

Remove the safety belt D-ring cover.





6. Remove the safety belt D-ring bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





7. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel bolt and reposition the upper B-pillar trim panel aside.
- Pull outward to release the trim panel clips.





8. Remove the C-pillar trim panel from the body and reposition the C-pillar trim panel and seat belt aside.
- Pull outward to release the trim panel clips.

9. Remove the D-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to D-Pillar Trim Panel D-Pillar Trim Panel.

10. If equipped, remove the DVD entertainment system. For additional information, refer to Accessories and Optional Equipment.

11. Remove the sun visor retainer screw covers and remove the retaining screws.
- The screw cover access hole is located on the forward edge of the cover.

12. Disconnect the sun visor electrical connector.





13. Remove the sun visor clip retainer screws and remove the sun visor clips.





14. Open the assist handle screw covers.





15. Remove the assist handle screws and remove the assist handles.
- If equipped, disconnect the assist handle ambient lighting electrical connector.





Vehicles equipped with glass roof

16. Pull downward on the sunshade frame at the rear of the back window opening panel to release the sunshade frame Velcro(R) retainers.





All vehicles

17. Pull downward to release the rear headliner magnet retainers.





18. Disconnect the rear headliner electrical connector located behind the LH D-pillar trim panel area.

19. Disconnect the rear wiper washer hose located behind the RH D-pillar trim panel area.





20. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Disconnect the front headliner electrical connectors located behind both A-pillar trim panel areas.





21. Disconnect the rear washer hose located behind the RH A-pillar trim panel area.

22. Pull downward on the overhead console to release the retainer clips.





23. Disconnect the overhead console electrical connector(s).





24. Disconnect the mirror electrical connector.
- If equipped, disconnect the rain sensing electrical connector.





25. Pull downward to release the front headliner pushpins.

26. Move the front row seats forward and tilt the seat back toward the instrument panel.

27. Place the second and third row seats to the flat position.

28. Reposition the front and rear door weatherstrips away from the headliner.

29. NOTE: The headliner is made of new material that will allow for specific folding, flexing and rolling during removal and installation without damage to the headliner.

Remove the headliner out through the liftgate opening.

- The headliner must be tilted at a 45 degree angle so that the RH side of the headliner is fitting up into the upper RH corner of the liftgate opening.

- Carefully flex/bow the headliner so that the headliner will slide out of the liftgate opening.

30. NOTE: Obtain the 3M(TM) Duramix 4747 Super Fast Adhesive commercially. The 3M(TM) Duramix 4747 Super Fast Adhesive is a 2-part adhesive in a 50 ml dual-tube applicator. Depending on the size of the headliner and optional wire harness(es), the purchase of two to five 50 ml tubes is suggested.

When installing a new headliner, transfer the wire harness in the following sequence:

1. Using suitable tape, mark the wire at the exit points for proper length from headliner-to-body/roof connectors.

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

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

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

Cut and remove any excess adhesive from the wire harness.

5. Position the wire harness onto the new headliner and check that the harness has enough length to be connected to the body/roof connectors using the tape indicator that was applied in Step 1. Apply tape to temporarily hold the wire harness in that position on the headliner.

6. NOTE: The 3M(TM) Duramix 4747 Super Fast Adhesive will set in 20 seconds. Continually make sure that the wire harness is routed correctly when applying the adhesive.

Apply the 3M(TM) Duramix 4747 Super Fast Adhesive in the same location as the factory installed adhesive along the full length of the wire harness-to-headliner to avoid any NVH concern(s).

31. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the trim panels, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the trim panel before installing.

NOTE: The headliner is made of new material that will allow for specific folding, flexing and rolling during installation without damage to the headliner.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Transfer all necessary components.