Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan - 2nd Design)
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan - 2nd Design)
Removal Procedure
Some 2nd design vehicles may be equipped with an optional head curtain inflator module. Please read the following cautions before removing or installing vehicle components located near these supplementary restraint devices.
Notice: Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.
Notice: If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.
Caution: The head curtain inflator module tethers must be routed correctly. Improper routing may result in personal injury or improper curtain airbag deployment.
Important: Before removal, note the position of the door weatherstrip over the edge of headliner.
1. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Without Head Curtain Inflator Module) (Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Without Head Curtain Inflator Module))Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Coupe) (Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Coupe))Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Sedan/Wagon) (Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Sedan/Wagon)).
2. Remove the screws from the sunshade, the sunshade support and remove the support. Refer to the following:
* Headliner (1)
* Sunshade Support (2)
* Sunshade (3)
3. 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.
Important: Rest the lock pillar moldings in the rear seat. It is not necessary to disconnect the shoulder belt from the molding to remove the headliner.
4. Remove the right and left lock pillar upper garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper (Sedan 1st Design) (Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper (Sedan 1st Design))Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper (Sedan 2nd Design) (Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper (Sedan 2nd Design)).
5. Remove the coathook screws and the coathooks.
6. Remove the center high-mount stop lamp trim cover by pulling it to disengage the clips.
7. Pull the headliner down enough to disconnect dome lamp and center high-mount stop light wiring harnesses.
8. Lower both the front seat backs to the full back position.
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 sunroof vehicles, it is carefully disengage the Velcro(R) along the right and left sides of the sunroof openings first.
9. Reach above the hook-and-loop retainer attachments. Gently disengage hook-and-loop from the headliner Velcro(R).
* For non-sunroof vehicles Velcro(R) is located above the dome lamp.
* For sunroof vehicles the Velcro(R) attachments surround the sunroof opening.
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.
10. Remove the headliner through the right rear door.
Installation Procedure
Notice: When servicing the compressor, keep dirt and foreign material from getting on or into the compressor parts and system. Clean tools and clean work area are important for proper service. The compressor connections and the outside of the compressor should be cleaned before any ON CAR repairs, or before removal of the compressor. The parts must be kept clean at all times and any parts to be assembled should be cleaned with a non-petroleum based solvent and dried with air. Use only lint free cloths to wipe parts. Do not allow solvent to enter compressor or hoses.
Caution: The head curtain inflator module tethers must be routed correctly. Improper routing may result in personal injury or improper curtain airbag deployment.
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.
1. If the vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module, ensure that the tether is correctly routed near the lock pillar.
1. Tether is routed below the coathook attachment area.
2. Tether is securely fastened to the roof rail Velcro(R) pad.
3. Ensure that there is no slack in the tether.
2. Transfer the dome lamp and the center high-mount stop lamp wire harnesses from the old headliner to the new headliner and tape in place.
3. Install the foam spacers at the rear corners of the headliner.
4. Insert the headliner through the right rear door.
5. Center the headliner in the vehicle and lift over the center pillar upper trim ledge to hold it in place.
6. Apply light pressure at the hook and loop retainer locations to fasten it to headliner Velcro.
Caution: Ensure that the curtain inflator module tether is not hanging below the edge of headliner. Improper routing can cause personal injury or improper curtain airbag deployment.
7. Connect the dome lamp and center high-mount stop lamp wire harnesses.
8. Install the left and right side sunshade and the sunshade supports and screws. Refer to the following:
* Headliner (1)
* Sunshade Support (2)
* Sunshade (3)
9. Install the coathooks and the coathook screws.
10. Install the center high-mount stop lamp trim cover.
11. On vehicles equipped with a sunroof, install the map lamp and switch console cover.
12. Install the lock pillar upper garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper (Sedan 1st Design) (Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper (Sedan 1st Design))Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper (Sedan 2nd Design) (Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper (Sedan 2nd Design)).
13. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Without Head Curtain Inflator Module) (Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Without Head Curtain Inflator Module))Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Coupe) (Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Coupe))Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Sedan/Wagon) (Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Sedan/Wagon)).
14. Reposition the door weatherstrip over the edge of the headliner above the door openings.
15. Raise the front seat back.