Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Part One




Headliner Removal and Installation

Installation

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.

1. Grab Handle Bracket





1. If necessary, install the grab handle bracket (A).

2. Headliner Cushion Tape - 4-Door

Without moonroof





With moonroof (Without navigation)





With moonroof (With navigation)





1. If necessary, install the cushion tapes (A).

3. Headliner - Check





1. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the headliner and removed trim pieces, along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment.

2. 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 damages around the grab handle holes (B) or the sunvisor holes (C) in the headliner
* Any clip bases (D) which have come off the headliner
* Any fasteners (E) or clip bases (F) which have come off the headliner

4. Headliner - 4-Door





1. With the help of an assistant, take the headliner (A) in through the passenger's front door opening.

NOTE: Do not bend the headliner. Bending the headliner will crease and damage it.

Without moonroof





With moonroof





2. With the help of an assistant, install the headliner (A).

M/T





A/T





3. Install the bolts (A) securing the shift lever assembly (B).





4. At the left C-pillar, connect the terminal (A), and install the bolt (B), then install the harness clip (C).





5. At the right C-pillar, connect the connector (A), and install the harness clip (B).





6. For some models: At the glove box opening, connect the connector (A), and install the harness clip (B).





7. For some models: Install the glove box stops (A) on each side of the dashboard.





8. At the passenger's A-pillar, connect the connector (A), and install the harness clips (B).





9. Without moonroof: Under the driver's dash, connect the connector (A), and install the harness clips (B).





10. Without moonroof: At the driver's A-pillar, install the harness clips (A).

5. Center Console Bracket (M/T)





1. M/T: Install the center console bracket (A).

6. Center Console





1. Install the center console (A).





2. Connect the connector (A).





3. Install the bolts (A).

4. Install the console box mat (B).





5. Connect the connector (A).

6. Install the bolts (B).

7. Cup Holder Panel Assembly





1. Install the cup holder panel assembly (A).

8. Center Console Panel Assembly (A/T)





1. Install the center console panel (A).





2. Install the clips (A).

9. Center Console Panel Assembly (M/T)





1. Install the center console panel (A).

10. M/T Shift Lever Knob

Except K24Z7 engine





1. Except K24Z7 engine: Install the shift lever knob (A).

NOTE: Tighten the shift lever knob until the shift pattern is properly aligned.

2. Except K24Z7 engine: Connect the shift lever boot (B).

K24Z7 engine





3. K24Z7 engine: Install and turn the shift lever boot ring (A) until it reaches the bottom of the threads on the shift lever.

4. K24Z7 engine: Turn the shift lever knob (B) until the shift lever knob contacts the shift lever boot ring.

5. K24Z7 engine: Tighten the shift lever boot ring and the shift lever knob together with the shift pattern properly aligned.

6. K24Z7 engine: Connect the shift lever boot (C).

11. Front Individual Map Light (without moonroof)





1. Connect the connector.

2. Install the front individual map light (A).

3. Carefully install the lenses (B).

12. Sunvisor - Check





1. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the sunvisor, along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment.

2. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, inspect the sunvisor for damage. A damaged sunvisor may cause the side curtain airbags to deploy improperly, possibly causing injury. Replace the sunvisor if it has any of the following damage:

* Any cracks in the sunvisor bracket (A)
* Any cracks in the sunvisor bracket cover (B)
* Any bends or cracks in the sunvisor shaft (C)
* Any cracks in the sunvisor base (D)
* Any cracks in the vanity mirror base (E)

3. If the holder grommet is damaged or stress-whitened, replace the holder grommet and the holder as an assembly.

13. Both Sunvisors





1. Install the holder (A) into the holder grommet (B) by turning it 45 ° clockwise.

2. Install the holder and holder grommet as an assembly into the body by pushing it until the hooks snap into place securely.





3. Connect the connector (A), and install the sunvisor (B).





4. While holding the bracket cover (A), rotate the sunvisor (B) forward until the hook (C) snaps into place.

5. Gently pull down on the sunvisor to make sure it is properly secured in the body.

6. Rotate the sunvisor into the holder (D).

14. Both Kick Panels

Driver's side





Passenger's side





1. Install both kick panels (A).

2. Install both front door opening seals (B) as needed.

15. Grab Handle - Check





1. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, inspect the grab handle (A) for damage. A damaged grab handle may cause the side curtain airbag to deploy improperly, possibly causing injury. Replace the grab handle if it has any of the following of damage:

* Any cracks or breakage in the grab handle
* Any cracks or stress-whitening in the caps (B)

16. Grab Handles for One Vehicle





1. Install the clips (A) on the grab handle (B).

2. Install the caps (C) fully into the clips.





3. Position the grab handle (A) on the grab handle bracket (B).

4. Push on the grab handle until the clips (C) snap into place securely.

17. C-Pillar Trim - Check





1. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the C-pillar trim with a new one.

2. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the C-pillar trim (A) and note the following items:

* To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the C-pillar trim and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:

- Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitening in the C-pillar trim
- Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clip seating surfaces (B)

* After checking and adjusting the overlap between the headliner and the C-pillar trim, replace the front clip (C) with a new one.
* If the clips (D) are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.