Headliner: Service and Repair

Headliner Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the headliner.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard or the other interior trim.

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures, then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

2. Remove these items:

- A-pillar trim, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
- B-pillar upper/lower trim, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
- C-pillar trim, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
- D-pillar trim, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
- Sunvisors, both sides Service and Repair
- Grab handles, six places Service and Repair
- Rear individual map lights Rear Individual Map Light Test/Replacement
- Center second row seat belt cover Second Row Seat Belt Replacement
- Center third row seat belt cover Third Row Seat Belt Replacement
- With rear entertainment system: RES display cover Service and Repair
- Rear A/C control panel Rear Control Panel Removal/Installation

3. Remove the roof console (A).

1. Remove the lenses (B).

2. Remove the bolts (C, D).

3. Pull out the roof console and the front individual map light (E).

4. With navigation system: Disconnect the front individual map light connector (F) and the navigation microphone connector (G).





4. Remove the rear ceiling vents (A).

1. Remove the lens (B).

2. Slide the vent to the closed position to expose the screw (C).

3. Remove the screw (D) and the nut (E) (rear left side only).

4. Pull out the rear ceiling vent to release the clip (F), and disconnect the map light connector (G).





5. Remove the headliner (A).

1. Remove the bolt (B).

2. Remove the front door opening trim (C), the sliding door opening trim (D), and the tailgate weatherstrip (E) from each roof area.

3. With the help of an assistant, detach the rear clips (F) by pulling the rear area of the headliner down.

4. With moonroof: Release the Velcro fasteners (G) and detach the front clips (H) by lowering the headliner.

5. Lower the headliner, and remove it through the tailgate opening.

With moonroof





Without moonroof





6. If necessary, pull down the roof console bracket (A) to detach the clip.






7. '07 models: If necessary, remove the grab handle bracket (A).

1. Remove the grab handle bracket mounting bolts (B). Then remove the side curtain airbag mounting bolt (C). Release the hook (D) from the side curtain airbag bracket (E).

2. Release the hooks (F) from the body.





8. '08-10 models: If necessary, remove the grab handle bracket (A).

1. Remove the grab handle bracket mounting bolts (B,C). Then remove the side curtain airbag mounting screw (D). On the rear grab handle brackets, release the clip (E). Release the hooks (F) from the side curtain airbag bracket (G).

2. Release the hooks (H) from the body.

Front and Center





Rear





9. '07 models: If necessary, remove the bolts, then remove the dynamic damper (A).






10. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the headliner and the designated trim pieces with new parts Service and Repair.
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the headliner and all removed trim. Replace any pieces with the following damage:
- Any creases or tears in the headliner (A)
- Any Velcro fasteners (B) or the clip bases (C) which have come off the headliner
- Any damage around the grab handle holes (D) or the sunvisor holes (E) in the headliner
- Any deformations in the grab handles (F)
- Any deformations in the grab handle brackets (G)
- Any cracks in the sunvisor stay bases (H)
- Any bends or cracks in the sunvisor stay shafts (I)
- Any cracks in the sunvisor bases (J)
- Any cracks in the vanity mirror base (K)
- Make sure the headliner overlaps the trim pieces correctly Service and Repair.
- When passing the headliner through the tailgate opening, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be careful not to scratch the body.
- Check that both sides of the headliner are securely attached to the body.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures.