Removal

Headliner Removal and Installation

Removal

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. Battery Terminal (SRS) - Disconnection





1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).

2. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable and battery sensor (A) from the battery (B).

NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.

3. Disconnect the positive cable (C) from the battery.

4. Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. A-Pillar Trim Both





1. Pull out the A-pillar trim (A) to release the clips.





2. Put a shop towel (A) in the opening between the A-pillar trim (B) and the dashboard to prevent dropping the A-pillar clips.





3. Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the A-pillar trim (B).

NOTE: The upper clip (C) will stay in the body.





4. Remove the upper clip (A) from the body.

5. Repeat on the opposite side.

3. Front Door Opening Seal As Needed Both





1. Remove front door opening seal (A) as needed.

2. Repeat on the opposite side.

4. Ceiling Light





1. Turn the ceiling light switch OFF.

2. Carefully pry off the lens (A).

3. Remove the ceiling light (B).

4. Disconnect the connector.

5. Both Front Door Sill Trims





1. Driver's side: Remove the cap (A) from the front door sill trim (B).

2. Driver's side: Remove the opener lock cylinder (C).





3. Driver's side: Remove the screw (A).

Driver's side





Passenger's side





4. Remove both front door sill trims (A).

6. Both Rear Door Sill Trims





1. While pushing down on the rear seat cushion (A), pull the seat hook handle (B) to release the hook (C).

2. While pulling up the seat cushion, remove the rear door sill trim (D).

3. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

7. Both Rear Door Opening Seals as Needed





1. Remove the rear door opening seal (A) as needed.

2. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

8. Both B-Pillar Lower Trims





1. Slide the front seat forward fully.

2. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (A).

3. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

9. Both Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolts





1. Remove the anchor cover (A).

2. The driver's seat is shown; repeat on the passenger's seat.





3. Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).

4. The driver's seat is shown; repeat on the passenger's seat.

10. Both B-Pillar Upper Trims





1. Remove the bottom area of the B-pillar upper trim (A).

2. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.





3. Remove the upper area of the B-pillar upper trim (A).

4. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.





5. Pass the front seat belt lower anchor (A) out through the hole in the slider (B), then remove the B-pillar upper trim (C).

6. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

11. Rear Seat Cushion





1. Remove the bolt (A) securing the rear seat cushion (B).





2. While pushing down the rear seat cushion (A), pull the seat hook handles (B) to release the hooks (C).

3. Remove the rear seat cushion.

12. Both Rear Seat Side Bolsters





1. Remove the bolt (A) securing the rear seat side bolster (B).

2. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.





3. Remove the rear seat side bolster (A).

4. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

13. Both C-Pillar Trims





1. Pull out the C-pillar trim (A) to release the clips.

2. Remove the C-pillar trim.

NOTE: The front clip (B) will stay in the body.

3. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.





4. Remove the front clip (A).

5. The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

14. Grab Handles for One Vehicle





1. Lower the grab handle (A).

2. Insert the tips of the push pin/grab rail cap pliers (B) into the notch.





3. Gently squeeze the handles of the push pin/grab rail cap pliers (A), and pull the cap (B) straight out.





4. Remove the grab handle (A).





5. Remove the clips (A).

15. Both Kick Panels

Driver's side





Passenger's side





1. Pull out both front door opening seals (A) as needed.

2. Remove both kick panels (B).

16. Both Sunvisors





1. Push the hook (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver through the hole in the front side of the bracket cover (B).

NOTE: Make sure the hook is unlocked.





2. While pushing in the hook (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver, release the sunvisor (B) from the holder (C), and rotate the sunvisor backward 45 °.

NOTE: Make sure the hook slides into the bracket cover as you rotate the sunvisor.





3. Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the sunvisor (B).

NOTE: If the sunvisor cannot be removed, the hook has not rotated into the bracket cover. Repeat step 2 to rotate the hook.





4. If necessary, turn the sunvisor holder (A) 45 ° counterclockwise, then remove it from the holder grommet (B).





5. If necessary, remove the holder grommet (A).

17. Front Individual Map Light (without moonroof)





1. Turn the front individual map light switch OFF.

2. Carefully pry off the lenses (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver.

3. Disconnect the connector.

4. Remove the front individual map light (B).

18. M/T Shift Lever Knob

Except K24Z7 engine





1. Except K24Z7 engine: Lower the shift lever boot (A) to release the hooks from the boot.

2. Except K24Z7 engine: Remove the shift lever knob (B).

K24Z7 engine





3. K24Z7 engine: Lower the shift lever boot (A) to release the hooks from the boot.

4. K24Z7 engine: Loosen the shift lever boot ring (B).

5. K24Z7 engine: Remove the shift lever knob (C).

6. K24Z7 engine: Remove the shift lever boot ring.

19. Center Console Panel Assembly (M/T)





1. Remove the center console panel (A).

20. Center Console Panel Assembly (A/T)





1. Detach the clips (A).





2. Remove the center console panel (A).

21. Cup Holder Panel Assembly





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

22. Center Console





1. Remove the bolts (A).

2. Disconnect the connector (B).





3. Remove the console box mat (A).

4. Remove the bolts (B).





5. Disconnect the connector (A).





6. Remove the center console (A).

23. Center Console Bracket (M/T)





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

24. Headliner - 4-Door





1. Without moonroof: From the driver's A-pillar, detach the harness clips (A).





2. Without moonroof: From under the driver's dash, disconnect the connector (A), and detach the harness clips (B).





3. From the passenger's A-pillar, disconnect the connector (A), and detach the harness clips (B).





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





5. For some models: From the glove box opening, disconnect the connector (A), and detach the harness clip (B).





6. From the right C-pillar, disconnect the connector (A), and detach the harness clip (B).





7. From the left C-pillar, disconnect the terminal (A), and remove the bolt (B), then detach the harness clip (C).

M/T





A/T





8. Remove the bolts (A) securing the shift lever assembly (B).

9. Lay the shift lever assembly down as needed.

Without moonroof





With moonroof





10. Slide the front seat all the way back, and recline the seat-back fully.

11. With the help of an assistant, lower the headliner (A).





12. With the help of an assistant, remove the headliner (A) through the passenger's front door opening.

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

25. Headliner Cushion Tape - 4-Door

Without moonroof





With moonroof (Without navigation)





With moonroof (With navigation)





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

26. Grab Handle Bracket





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