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Sunshade Replacement Windshield Sunshade

Removal Procedure

  1. Detach the sunshade (1) from the sunshade rod retainer clip.
  2. Remove the windshield pillar molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 734901  Size: SH
  4. Remove the fasteners from the outboard bezel (2).

  5. Object Number: 708260  Size: SH

    Important: The sunshade bezel is secured to the roof by means of a two piece plastic retainer and metal integral clip.

  6. The plastic retainer will fall out of the headliner (3) when the three fasteners are removed from the bezel.
  7. Notice: Use care when removing and installing the headliner. If reusing the headliner lay the headliner down flat on a clean surface. Excessive bending will damage the headliner.


    Object Number: 708358  Size: SH
  8. Carefully reach inside the headliner until the electrical connector (1) is exposed.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  10. Remove the sunshade from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the sunshade to the headliner.

  2. Object Number: 708358  Size: SH
  3. Push the electrical connector and the wiring through the hole in the headliner.
  4. Connect the electrical connector (1).
  5. Position the plastic retainer (2) over the top of the electrical harness.
  6. Align the fasteners to the holes in the sunshade metal integral clip (2).
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 734901  Size: SH

    Important: Do not pinch the wiring (3) when you install the fasteners.

  8. Install the fasteners that secure the bezel (2) to the headliner.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  10. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
  11. Secure the sunshade to the sunshade rod retainer.

Sunshade Replacement Door Sunshade

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 2018032  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Side Door Sill Nameplate Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 2018033  Size: SH
  3. Remove the fastening screws of the rear window sunshade from the back of the rear side door trim panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2018033  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear window sunshade to the rear door trim panel.
  2. Install the mounting screws of the door sunshade.

  3. Object Number: 2018032  Size: SH
  4. Install the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Side Door Sill Nameplate Replacement.

Sunshade Replacement Sail Sunshade

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 2018032  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 2018036  Size: SH
  3. Remove the mounting screws of the sunshade from the door. Loosen the bottom end of the sunshade.

  4. Object Number: 2018037  Size: SH
  5. Pull downward the sail sunshade. Loosen the locking tab inserted into the window frame at the top end of the sunshade.
  6. Remove the sunshade.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2018037  Size: SH
  1. Insert the top end of the locking tab into the sail sunshade.

  2. Object Number: 2018036  Size: SH
  3. Install the mounting screws at the bottom end of the sail sunshade.

  4. Object Number: 2018032  Size: SH
  5. Install the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Sill Trim Plate Replacement, Rear Side Door .