Headliner

Removal

NOTICE: Only remove the headliner from the vehicle if the headliner is being replaced. Removing the headliner will cause damage to the headliner.

NOTE: When replacing the headliner or transferring/installing a wire harness, obtain 3M™ Duramix™ 4747 Super Fast Adhesive commercially to attach the harness to the headliner. The 3M™ Duramix™ 4747 Super Fast Adhesives is a 2-part adhesive in a 50 ml dual-tube applicator. Depending on the size of the headliner and optional wire harness(es), the purchase of two to five 50 ml tubes is suggested.

Vehicles equipped with a glass roof

1. Remove the windshield. For additional information, refer to Section 501-11 .

2. Remove the side curtain air bag-to-A-pillar trim panel bracket pin-type retainers.

3. Remove the A-pillar trim panel bracket retainer bolts and remove the A-pillar trim panel bracket.

All vehicles

4. Remove the A-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel in this section.

5. Remove the front and rear door scuff plate trim panels.
   • Pull upward to release the clips.

6. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to B-Pillar Trim Panel in this section.
   • Pull outward on the trim panel to release the clips.

7. Remove the safety belt D-ring cover.

8. Remove the safety belt D-ring bolt.

9. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel bolt and reposition the upper B-pillar trim panel aside.

10. Remove the upper C-pillar trim panel bolt cover.

11. Remove the upper C-pillar trim panel bolt.

12. Pull outward to release the C-pillar trim panel clips.

13. Position the C-pillar trim panel aside.

14. Remove the D-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to D-Pillar Trim Panel in this section.

15. Remove the sun visor retainer screws and lower the sun visors.

16. Disconnect the sun visor electrical connector.

17. Remove the sun visor clip retainer screws and remove the sun visor clips.

18. Open the assist handle screw covers.

19. Remove the assist handle screws and remove the assist handles.
    • If equipped, disconnect the assist handle lamp electrical connector.

Vehicles equipped with a glass roof

20. Pull downward on the sunshade frame at the rear of the back window opening panel to release the sunshade frame pin-type retainers.

All vehicles

21. Pull downward to release the rear headliner pin-type retainers.

22. Disconnect the rear wiper washer hose.

23. Disconnect the rear headliner electrical connector.

24. Disconnect the front headliner electrical connector.

25. Pull downward on the overhead console to release the retainer clips.

26. Disconnect the overhead console electrical connector.

27. NOTE: Applies to all vehicles except vehicles with glass roof.

    Disconnect the mirror electrical connector.

28. Position the front and rear door opening weatherstrips aside.

Vehicles equipped with a glass roof

29. Remove the headliner through the windshield opening.

All vehicles except vehicles with a glass roof

30. Position the front row seating forward and tilt the seat backs forward toward the instrument panel.

31. Fold the second and third row seats flat.

32. Remove the headliner through the liftgate opening.
    • With the RH side of the headliner angled upward at a 45-degree angle, flex the headliner so that it will fit through the liftgate opening.

Installation

All vehicles

1. NOTE: Obtain the 3M™ Duramix™ 4747 Super Fast Adhesive commercially. The 3M™ Duramix™ 4747 Super Fast Adhesives is a 2-part adhesive in a 50 ml dual-tube applicator. Depending on the size of the headliner and optional wire harness(es), the purchase of two to five 50 ml tubes is suggested.

   When replacing the headliner or transferring/installing a wire harness, follow the sequence below:
   1. Using suitable tape, mark the wire at the exit points for proper length from headliner-to-body/roof connectors.
   2. Carefully remove the wire harness from the original headliner.
   3. Using a suitable marking tool, mark the new headliner with the routing and exit points of the wire harness from the original headliner.

   4. NOTICE: Make sure not to damage the wire harness when cutting the excess adhesive from the wire harness.

      Cut and remove any excess adhesive from the wire harness.
   5. Position the wire harness onto the new headliner and check that the harness has enough length to be connected to the body/roof connectors using the tape indicator that was applied in Step 1. Apply tape to temporarily hold the wire harness in position on the headliner.

   6. NOTE: The 3M™ Duramix™ 4747 Super Fast Adhesive will set in 20 seconds. Continually make sure that the wire harness is routed correctly when applying the adhesive.

      Apply the 3M™ Duramix™ 4747 Super Fast Adhesive in the same location as the factory-installed adhesive along the full length of the wire harness-to-headliner to avoid any NVH concerns.
   7. Transfer all necessary components.

Vehicles equipped with a glass roof

2. Install the new assembled headliner through the windshield opening.

All vehicles except vehicles with a glass roof

3. NOTE: The use of duct or masking tape is not recommended when covering the weatherstrip. Use only clear shipping/packing tape with a smooth surface to avoid marking or damaging the new headliner.

   Position several strips of clear shipping/packing tape onto the rear liftgate opening weatherstrip at the lower LH and upper RH corner of the liftgate opening. Make sure that the tape is attached securely to the body and to the weatherstrip.

4. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

   Place several strips of clear shipping/packing tape horizontally on the LH and RH wing section of the headliner.

5. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the new headliner when folding the headliner wings, fold the headliner wings so that the backing is ONLY touching the backing of the headliner. Never fold the headliner cloth-to-cloth or cloth-to-backing.

   NOTE: The headliner is made of new material that will allow for specific folding, flexing and rolling during installation.

   NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

   Fold and vertically tape the rear outer LH and RH wing section of the new headliner so that the backing of the wing is touching the backing of the headliner.

NOTICE: Steps 6 through 9 must be completed with an assistant(s). Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the headliner.

6. Holding the headliner by the edges, lift and support the headliner over head. Have one assistant support the rear of the headliner.

7. Flex the headliner so that it will slide into the liftgate opening.
   • The headliner must be tilted at a 45-degree upward angle so that the RH side of the headliner is fitting up into the upper RH corner of the liftgate opening.

8. Carefully maneuver the headliner into the liftgate opening until the front of the headliner reaches the C-pillar area.

9. Using an additional assistant (2 assistants, one in the rear LH door opening and the other in the rear RH door opening), carefully flex and maneuver the headliner into the vehicle.

10. Position the first row seating back into the normal location to support the front of the headliner.

11. Position the second and third row seating back into the normal location to support the middle and rear of the headliner.

12. Carefully remove the clear shipping/packing tape from the headliner.

All vehicles

13. Lift the headliner into position and reinstall the door opening weatherstrips over the headliner.

14. NOTE: Applies to all vehicles except vehicles with glass roof.

    Connect the mirror electrical connector.

15. Connect the overhead console electrical connector.

16. Install the overhead console by pushing upward on the console.

17. Connect the front headliner electrical connector.

18. Connect the rear headliner electrical connector.

19. Connect the rear wiper washer hose.

20. Install the rear headliner pin-type retainers by pushing upward.

Vehicles equipped with a glass roof

21. Push upward on the sunshade frame at the rear of the back window opening panel to install the sunshade frame pin-type retainers.

All vehicles

22. Install the assist handles and the assist handle screws.
    • If equipped, connect the assist handle lamp electrical connector.
    • Close the assist handle screw covers.

23. Install the sun visor clip and retainer screws.

24. Connect the sun visor electrical connector.

25. Install the sun visors and the sun visor screws.

26. Install the D-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to D-Pillar Trim Panel in this section.

27. Install the C-pillar trim panel.

28. Install the C-pillar trim panel bolt and bolt cover.

29. Install the B-pillar trim panel.

30. Install the B-pillar trim panel bolt.

31. Install the safety belt D-ring bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

32. NOTE: Inspect the safety belt D-ring cover for damage. If the safety belt D-ring cover does not remain in place, install a new D-ring cover.

    Install the safety belt D-ring cover.

33. Install the lower B-pillar trim panel.

34. Install the front and rear door scuff plate trim panels.

35. NOTE: Applies to all vehicles except vehicles with glass roof.

    Install the A-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel in this section.

36. Inspect the headliner for any wrinkles or imperfections in the cloth of the headliner. If the headliner shows any signs of wrinkles or imperfections, gently rub the headliner cloth until the wrinkles are gone.

Vehicles equipped with a glass roof

37. Install the A-pillar trim panel bracket and the retaining bolts.

38. Install the side curtain air bag-to-A-pillar trim panel bracket pin-type retainers.

39. Install the windshield.