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For 1990-2009 cars only

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.

Removal Procedure

Important: Note the routing of the string fasteners located at the # 5 bow prior to removal.


    Object Number: 1507225  Size: SH
  1. Position the folding top with the # 1 and # 5 bow up.
  2. Release and fold back the folding top cover from the # 1 and # 5 bows. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1507229  Size: SH
  4. Remove the screws (1) securing the headliner retaining bracket and headliner to the # 1 bow.

  5. Object Number: 1507226  Size: SH
  6. Remove the screws (1) securing the headliner retainer bracket (2) to the rear side rail on both sides.
  7. Remove the headliner from the retainer bracket.

  8. Object Number: 1507230  Size: SH
  9. Drill out the rivet (1) securing the end of the string fastener to the # 5 bow.

  10. Object Number: 1507231  Size: SH
  11. Slide the headliner material out of the # 2, 3 and 4 bows.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1507231  Size: SH
  1. Slide the headliner material into the # 2,  3, and 4 bows.
  2. 1.1. Start the material approximately 1 inch into the # 2,  3 and 4 bows.
    1.2. Slide the material simultaneously with in the bows to avoid binding.
  3. Route the string fasteners as noted in the removal procedure.

  4. Object Number: 1507230  Size: SH
  5. Install a rivet (1) to secure the end of the string fastener to the # 5 bow.

  6. Object Number: 1507226  Size: SH
  7. Install the headliner material into the headliner retainer bracket (2).
  8. Position the bracket (2) and headliner to the rear side rail.
  9. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  10. Install the screws (1-3) to secure the bracket and headliner to the rear side rail.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 1507229  Size: SH
  12. Position the headliner and bracket to the # 1 bow.
  13. Install the screws (1) to secure the headliner and bracket to the # 1 bow.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 1507225  Size: SH
  15. Install the folding top cover. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement .
  16. Ensure proper operation of the folding top.