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For 1990-2009 cars only

Caution: If the energy absorbing foam breaks while you are removing or installing the headliner, use a NEW headliner. If you do not replace the damaged headliner, future personal injury is possible.

Caution: 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.

Notice: 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.

Notice: 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.

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

  2. Object Number: 708032  Size: SH
  3. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings (2). Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Remove the front assist handles. Refer to Front Assist Handle Replacement .
  5. Recline the front seats.

  6. Object Number: 1202498  Size: SH
  7. Remove the center pillar garnish moldings (2). Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  8. Lower the rear seat No 1.

  9. Object Number: 1203627  Size: SH
  10. Remove the side door opening frame garnish moldings (1). Refer to Side Door Opening Frame Garnish Molding Replacement .

  11. Object Number: 1203631  Size: SH
  12. Remove the body side upper garnish moldings (1). Refer to Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  13. Lower the rear seat No 2.

  14. Object Number: 1234252  Size: SH
  15. Remove the cargo tie down bezels fasteners (1).

  16. Object Number: 1234256  Size: SH
  17. Remove the coat hook fasteners (1).

  18. Object Number: 1234259  Size: SH
  19. Remove the overhead console (1). Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
  20. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .

  21. Object Number: 708358  Size: SH

    Important: The sunshades are secured to the headliner with a 2-piece retainer clip/spacer (2).

  22. Ensure that the 3 screws on each side are retrieved as the headliner is lowered.
  23. Important: Note the size and location of the retainers for installation.

  24. Remove the fasteners for the sunshade rod retainers.
  25. Remove the sunshade rod retainers.
  26. Disconnect the mirror connector.
  27. Remove the cargo lamp. Refer to Cargo Lamp Replacement .
  28. Remove the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .
  29. Disconnect the antenna module. Refer to Radio Antenna Module Replacement .
  30. Disconnect the radio control module.
  31. Remove the right side sound insulator.
  32. Disconnect the rear washer hose front the connector at the right side lower instrument panel compartment.
  33. Disconnect the washer hose at the liftgate.
  34. Pull away the exterior weatherstrips on the front window and/or rear vent window opening to the headliner.
  35. Disconnect the inline electrical connectors.
  36. 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: 1070347  Size: SH
  37. Lower the headliner.
  38. With the aid from an assistant, remove the headliner through the lift gate opening.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 708365  Size: SH
  1. Install the front assist handle retainers.
  2. Install the assist handles and loosely install the fasteners in the integral retainer clips in order to hold the handles into position.

  3. Object Number: 708358  Size: SH
  4. Install the sunshades to the headliner.
  5. Important: The electrical harness is placed between the headliner and the plastic retainer clip.

  6. Position the electrical harness between the headliner and retainer clip.
  7. Install the metal retainer ring (2).
  8. Loosely install the fasteners.
  9. Connect the electrical connectors (1).

  10. Object Number: 708352  Size: SH
  11. Install the sunshade rod retainers.
  12. Install the overhead console to the headliner.
  13. On the right side, install the bolt through the sunshade rod retainer and through the overhead console bracket.
  14. Position the ground strap (1) onto the bolt (2).
  15. Install the metal retainer clip over the bolt in order to hold the ground strap into position.
  16. Install the left sunshade rod retainer.
  17. Loosely install the fastener.

  18. Object Number: 1070347  Size: SH
  19. With the aid from an assistant, position the headliner to the roof.

  20. Object Number: 1234259  Size: SH
  21. Install the overhead console (1). Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
  22. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  23. Secure both front assist handles in order to hold the headliner in place.
  24. Tighten
    Tighten the assist handle screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  25. Install the assist handle bezel covers.
  26. Install the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .
  27. Install the cargo lamp. Refer to Cargo Lamp Replacement .
  28. Secure both sunshades.
  29. Tighten
    Tighten the outer sunshade bezel fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  30. Secure the right side sunshade rod retainer.
  31. Tighten
    Tighten the right side to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  32. Secure the left side sunshade rod retainer.
  33. Tighten
    Tighten the left side to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  34. Position the sunshades to the headliner.
  35. Connect the connector lead for the antenna module. to the rear window. Refer to Radio Antenna Module Replacement .

  36. Object Number: 1234256  Size: SH
  37. Install the coat hook fastener (2).
  38. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1234252  Size: SH
  39. Install the cargo tie down bezel (1).
  40. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 1203631  Size: SH
  41. Install the body side rear upper garnish molding (1). Refer to Body Side Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .

  42. Object Number: 1203627  Size: SH
  43. Install the side door opening frame garnish molding (1). Refer to Side Door Opening Frame Garnish Molding Replacement .

  44. Object Number: 1202498  Size: SH
  45. Install the center pillar garnish moldings (2, 3). Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  46. Connect the rear washer front hose connection at the lower right side of the instrument panel.
  47. Install the right side sound insulator.

  48. Object Number: 708032  Size: SH
  49. Install the windshield pillar garnish moldings (2). Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  50. Reposition the sunroof front window and/or rear vent window finish lace around the opening in the headliner.
  51. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .