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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

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.


    Object Number: 318800  Size: SH
  1. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the headliner electrical connectors.
  3. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  4. Remove the sunshade support retainer. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement .
  5. Remove the front door upper pillar garnish molding. Refer to Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  6. Partially remove the upper part of the front door opening weather strips. Refer to Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement .
  7. Remove the front headliner retainers.
  8. Remove the front headliner from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 318800  Size: SH
  1. Install the front headliner to the vehicle.
  2. Install the front headliner retainers.
  3. Connect the headliner electrical connectors.
  4. Install the sunshade support retainer. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement .
  5. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  6. Install the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
  7. Install the front door upper pillar garnish molding. Refer to Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  8. Install the front door opening weather strips. Refer to Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement .