Headliner - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Do not remove the headliner from the vehicle unless replacing with a new headliner.





1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove A-pillar trim panels. A-Pillar Trim Panel - Removal.
3. Disengage the headliner wire harnesses from the retainers on each inner A-pillar and disconnect the connectors from the body wire harness connectors near the base of each A-pillar.
4. Remove the upper quarter trim panels. Quarter Trim Panel - Removal.
5. Remove the rear header trim panel.
6. If equipped, remove the overhead console from the center of the headliner near the windshield header. Front Overhead Console - Removal.
7. If equipped, disconnect the electrochromic (automatic dimming) and/or the telematic (hands-free phone) mirror takeout(s) and connector(s) of the headliner wire harness from the connector receptacle(s) on the back (windshield side) of the inside rear view mirror housing.
8. Remove both sun visors and both visor receptacles from the headliner near the windshield header.
9. Remove both grab handle/coat hook/rear dome/reading lamp units from the headliner at the inner rear roof side rails.
10. If equipped, remove the trim welt from the headliner sunroof opening.
11. Recline both front seat backs.
12. Remove the passenger door. Front Door - Removal.
13. Carefully pull the headliner downward at the windshield header far enough to disengage the spring clip retainers.
14. Carefully pull the headliner downward at the inner rear roof side rails far enough to disengage the spring clip retainers.
15. Carefully pull the headliner downward near the center of the rear roof header far enough to disengage the rear spring clip retainer.
16. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
17. Carefully remove the headliner through the passenger door opening.