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: 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.

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.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement.
3. Remove the sunshade assemblies. Refer to Sunshade Replacement.
4. Remove the sunshade anchors. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement.
5. Remove the overhead console assembly. Refer to Roof Console Replacement and Roof Rear Console Replacement.
6. Remove the assist handle and coat hooks. Refer to Assist Handle and Rear Coat Hook Replacement.
7. Remove the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
8. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
9. Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket
10. Move the driver seat fully forward and recline.
11. Remove the rear window panel trim. Refer to Rear Window Panel Trim Replacement.

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Headliner Trim Panel Retainer Nut , if equipped.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

2

Headliner Trim Panel Retainer

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Headliner Trim Panel Retainer Nut , if equipped.

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

4

Headliner Trim Panel Retainer

5

Headliner Trim Panel Assembly

Procedure

1. Prior to removal, note routing of wire harness to aid in assembly and to ensure proper installation.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. Headliner harness runs through a guide, unbolt guide and unclip to remove.