Warning: 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.

Caution: 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.

Caution: 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.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the sunshade supports. Refer to Sunshade Support Replacement.
3. Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement.
4. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement.
5. Remove the center pillar upper garnish moldings. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement.
6. Remove the quarter window garnish moldings. Refer to Quarter Window Garnish Molding Replacement.
7. Remove the dome lamp assembly. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement.
8. Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement.
9. Move the driver seat fully forward and recline.

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Headliner Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 3)

2

Headliner Trim Panel Assembly

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Warning: 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.

Caution: 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.

Caution: 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.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the sunshade supports. Refer to Sunshade Support Replacement.
3. Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement.
4. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement.
5. Remove the center pillar upper garnish moldings. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement.
6. Remove the quarter window garnish moldings. Refer to Quarter Window Garnish Molding Replacement.
7. Remove the dome lamp assembly. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement.
8. Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement.
9. Move the driver seat fully forward and recline.

1

Headliner Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 3)

2

Headliner Trim Panel Assembly

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connectors.