Headliner: Service and Repair

Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the folding top cover.
2. Drill out the rivets as follows:
1. Rear rail seal retainer support panel four 4 rivets per side (2).
2. Number four 4 bow one rivet per side (3).




3. Remove the rivet from the balance link one 1 per side.
4. Remove the headliner screws from the one 1 bow.
5. Disengage the J-hooks from the three 3 and four 4 bows of the headliner.
6. Remove the plastic retainer to the four 4 bow.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. Install the headliner screws to the one 1 bow.

Tighten the headliner screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).




2. Install the rivet to the balance link one 1 per side (1).




3. Install the rivets as follows:
1. Rear rail seal retainer support panel four 4 rivets per side (2).
2. Number four 4 bow one rivet per side (3).

4. Engage the J-hook to the three 3 and four 4 bows to the headliner.
5. Install the folding top cover.