Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Procedures

Headliner Removal/Installation

NOTE:
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend and scratch the headliner.
- Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other interior trim.

1. Remove these items:
- A-pillar trim, both sides
- B-pillar upper trim, both sides
- Hatch weatherstrip, as necessary
- C-pillar trim, both sides
- Moonroof switch
- Spotlights
- Ceiling light




2. Remove the sunvisor (A) and holder (B) from both sides.
-1 Remove the caps (C).
-2 Remove the screws.
-3 Remove the sunvisor from the body and holder.
-4 Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the hook (D), and turn the holder 90 °, then pull it out.




3. From both rear passenger's, remove the caps (A), and remove the screws, then remove the grab handles (B).




4. Remove the headliner.
-1 Remove the socket plug (A).
-2 Remove the remaining door opening trim (B) from each roof portion.
-3 Detach the clips (C), and release the fasteners (D) by pulling the front portion of the headliner (E) down.
-4 With the help of an assistant, release the clips (F) of the headliner from the moonroof frame (G), and release the headliner from the clips (H) by sliding the headliner forward, and lowering the headliner.
-5 Remove the headliner through the passenger's opening.

5. Install the headliner in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- When reinstalling the headliner through the passenger's door 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 trim.
- Replace any clips that remain in the roof during removal. Reinstall the clips back in the headliner before installation.