Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Coupe - 1st Design)

Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Coupe - 1st Design)

Removal Procedure





Important: LHD shown, RHD similar.


1. If equipped with a sunroof, remove the bezel from the map lamp and the sunroof switch console by prying at the outside edge to unsnap the bezel.




2. Remove the screws from the sunshade support.
3. Remove the screws from the sunshade and remove the shade. Refer to the following:

* Headliner (1)
* Sunshade Support (2)
* Sunshade (3)




4. Remove the seat belt retractor cover.




5. Remove the assist strap fastener cover by prying gently between the headliner and the cover on the outboard side. Once the cover unsnaps from the clip, push the cover inward. Remove the fasteners and remove the assist strap.




6. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Plate Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Upper Trim Plate Replacement) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
7. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Start at the upper rear section of the molding and pull firmly at the clip locations to disengage the molding from the vehicle.




8. Remove the assist strap plate from behind the headliner.




9. Remove the coathooks by inserting a small screwdriver blade between the outside of the hook and the center section. Apply pressure to force the center section outward.




10. Remove the center high-mount stop lamp cover by pulling on the cover to disengage the attaching clips.
11. Disconnect the center high-mount stop lamp harness electrical connector.




12. Unsnap the seat belt bolt cover.
13. Loosen the Torx(R) fastener and rotate the presenter arm forward to disengage the presenter arm guide notch from the spaceframe.
14. Remove the presenter arm and the seat belt unit.
15. Lower both the front seat backs to full back position.




16. Remove the quarter window garnish moldings by pulling to disengage the attaching clips. Refer to the following:

* Defogger Lead (1)
* Defogger Notch (2)
* Interlock Tab (3)

17. Disconnect the dome lamp electrical connector at the spaceframe on the driver's side.
18. If equipped with a sunroof, disconnect the sunroof connector on the passenger's side.





Notice: When removing a headliner it is possible for the Velcro(R) fasteners to tear from the headliner substrate. The Velcro(R) to hook and loop bond is much stronger than the Velcro(R) to substrate. Once damaged, the Velcro(R) cannot be replaced

Important: On vehicles equipped with a sunroof, gently disengage the Velcro(R) along the right and left sides of the sunroof opening first.


19. On vehicle equipped with a sunroof, reach above the headliner at the hook-and-loop retainer attachments. Gently disengage the hook-and-loop retainer attachments from the dual lock.

Notice: When removing the headliner, be careful not to bend the headliner. If the headliner is bent, it will break and leave a wrinkle that cannot be repaired.

20. Remove the headliner through the left doors.

Installation Procedure

Notice: When installing the headliner, be careful not to bend the headliner. If the headliner is bent, it will break and leave a wrinkle that cannot be repaired.

Important: LHD shown; RHD similar.





1. Transfer the dome lamp assembly and the wire harness from the old headliner to the new headliner. Tape the harness in place.
2. Insert the headliner through the left doors.
3. On vehicles equipped with a sunroof, center the headliner in the vehicle and loosely secure the headliner to the roof.
4. Install the sunshades.
5. Position the assist strap plate behind the headliner at the assist strap location.
6. Install the assist strap.




7. On vehicles equipped with a sunroof, install a map lamp and a sunroof switch cover.
8. Connect the dome lamp electrical connector at the spaceframe on the driver's side.
9. On vehicles equipped with a sunroof, connect the sunroof harness electrical connector on the passenger's side.




10. Connect the electrical connector at the center high-mount stop lamp.
11. Install the center high-mount stop lamp cover.




12. Install the quarter window garnish moldings. Insert the front of the molding and work towards the rear of vehicle. Ensure the interlocking tab is engaged.

* Defogger Lead (1)
* Defogger Notch (2)
* Interlock Tab (3)




13. Ensure the center of the coathooks are extended.
14. Place the coathooks in the quarter window garnish moldings hole.
15. Once the hooks are seated in the spaceframe, push the center of the hooks in to lock it in place.




16. Install the seat belt retractor cover.




17. On vehicles equipped with a sunroof, firmly press on the hook-and-loop retainer locations to permanently secure the headliner at the center location.




18. Place the forward edge of the molding to the windshield pillar base. Align the clips and firmly push to engage the molding clips at the forward edge of the vehicle.
19. Install the instrument panel upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Plate Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Upper Trim Plate Replacement) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.





Caution: Observe the orientation of the presenter arm assembly and the seat belt unit. Incorrect orientation may result in personal injury.

Caution: Apply Loctite 242(R) Threadlocker US P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent, on all restraint bolts/nuts before installation. Failure to use such threadlocker correctly may result in personal injury.

20. Install the presenter arm and the seat belt unit. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front (Coupe) in Seat Belts.

Tighten presenter arm bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).