Headlining Trim Panel Replacement Utility

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.

1. Remove the sunroof console, if equipped. Refer to Driver Information Center Replacement .
2. Remove the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .
3. Remove the sunroof opening trim, if equipped, by grasping it at the edge and pulling it away from the headliner.
4. Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
5. Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
6. Remove the sunshades and the retainers. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
7. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
8. Remove the body lock pillar trim panels (4-door models only). Refer to Side Door Lock Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .



9. Remove the upper seat belt anchor bolts (2-door models only).



10. Remove the inside air temperature sensor grille.
11. Remove the body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement .
12. Remove the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
13. Remove the headliner from the vehicle.

1. Install the headliner to the vehicle. New headliners must be pierced in order to accommodate actual vehicle accessories.
2. Install the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
3. Install the upper body side panel trim. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement .
4. Install the inside air temperature sensor grille.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




5. Install the rear seat upper seat belt anchor bolts (2-door models only).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).




6. Install the body lock pillar trim panels (4-door models only). Refer to Side Door Lock Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
7. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
8. Install the sunshades and the retainers. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
9. Install the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
10. Install the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
11. Install the sunroof opening trim, if equipped, by carefully pressing it into place.
12. Install the dome lamp, if equipped. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .
13. Install the overhead or sunroof console, if equipped. Refer to Driver Information Center Replacement .