Headliner: Service and Repair

Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan)

Removal Procedure


Caution: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the garnish trim. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.


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.

1. Disable the roof rail SIR system, if equipped. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the sunshade supports. Refer to Sunshade Retainer Bezel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the garnish moldings from the upper center pillar. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the rear quarter trim. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement (Service and Repair) .
8. Disconnect the sunroof motor electrical connector, if equipped.
9. Remove the rear fasteners from the headliner.
10. Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket) .
11. Move the driver seat full forward.
12. Recline the driver seat.
13. Remove the rear seat bolster assembly. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement (Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement) .
14. Remove the rear body trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .




15. Remove the fastener from the body wiring junction block. Slide the junction block towards the rear of the vehicle and pull out.




16. Remove the headliner wiring harness from the rear junction block.




17. Pass the headliner wiring harness through the access hole behind the rear seat.




18. Remove the headliner wire harness from the rear quarter panel.




19. Remove the headliner from the vehicle through the rear passenger door.



Installation Procedure

1. If installing a new headliner, transfer the dome lamp and the console to the new headliner.




2. Install the headliner to the vehicle through the rear passenger door.




3. Attach the headliner wire harness to the rear quarter panel.




4. Route the headliner wiring harness through the access hole behind the rear seat.




5. Install the headliner wiring harness to the rear body wiring junction block.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

6. Install the rear junction block to the vehicle and secure with the fastener.

Tighten the fastener to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

7. Install the rear body trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
8. Install the rear seat bolster assembly. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement (Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement) .
9. Place the driver seat in an upright position.
10. Install the front passenger seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket) .
11. Install the rear fasteners to the headliner.
12. Connect the sunroof motor electrical connector.
13. Install the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement (Service and Repair) .
14. On the extended sedan, install the lower rear quarter trim panels. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
15. Install the rear quarter trim. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
16. Install the garnish moldings to the upper center pillar. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair) .
17. Install the sunshade supports. Refer to Sunshade Retainer Bezel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
18. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Service and Repair) .
19. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair) .
20. Enable the roof rail SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .