Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner Replacement (Aztek)

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover


Removal Procedure


Caution: 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.

1. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar) .
2. Remove the sunroof switch, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement (Removal and Replacement) in Roof.
3. Remove the sunroof lace, if equipped.
4. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Sunshade Replacement) .
5. Remove the overhead console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Overhead (Rendezvous) (Console Replacement - Overhead)Console Replacement - Overhead (Aztek) (Console Replacement - Overhead) .
6. Remove the upper center trim panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar (Service and Repair) .
7. Remove the upper quarter trim panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Aztek) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper)Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Rendezvous) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper) .
8. Remove the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper (Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper) .
9. Remove the left and the right lamps from the roof side rail. Refer to Roof Side Rail Lamp Replacement .




10. Use J 38778 in order to remove the rear headliner push-in retainers.
11. Remove the headliner from the roof through the rear of the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the headliner to the roof through the rear of the vehicle.
2. Push the headliner rearwards in order to lock the headliner into place.




3. Install the rear headliner push-in retainers.
4. Install the left and the right lamps to the roof side rail. Refer to Roof Side Rail Lamp Replacement .
5. Install the upper quarter trim panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Aztek) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper)Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Rendezvous) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper) .
6. Install the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper (Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper) .
7. Install the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar (Service and Repair) .
8. Install the sunroof switch. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement (Removal and Replacement) in Roof.
9. Install the sunroof lace.
10. Install the overhead console.Console Replacement - Overhead (Rendezvous) (Console Replacement - Overhead)Console Replacement - Overhead (Aztek) (Console Replacement - Overhead) .
11. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Sunshade Replacement) .
12. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar) .