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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: 318864  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear passenger seats. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the front headliner. Refer to Headlining Front Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  4. Remove the left rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Body Side Rear Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear door garnish molding. Refer to Rear Door Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  6. Remove the left roof side rail garnish molding. Refer to Roof Side Rail Garnish Molding Replacement - Left Side .
  7. Remove the right roof side rail garnish molding. Refer to Roof Side Rail Garnish Molding Replacement - Right Side .
  8. Remove the rear corner garnish molding. Refer to Body Rear Corner Garnish Molding Replacement .
  9. Remove the upper seat belt anchor bolts.
  10. Refer to the following:

    •  Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Left Rear
    •  Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Right Rear
    •  Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 3 Left Rear
    •  Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 3 Right Rear
  11. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  12. Remove the headliner from the vehicle through the rear doors.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 318864  Size: SH
  1. Install the headliner to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors.
  3. Install the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  4. Install the left rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Body Side Rear Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Install the rear door garnish molding. Refer to Rear Door Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  6. Install the left roof side rail garnish molding. Refer to Roof Side Rail Garnish Molding Replacement - Left Side .
  7. Install the right roof side rail garnish molding. Refer to Roof Side Rail Garnish Molding Replacement - Right Side .
  8. Install the rear corner garnish molding. Refer to Body Rear Corner Garnish Molding Replacement .
  9. Install the upper seat belt anchor bolts.
  10. Refer to the following:

    •  Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Left Rear
    •  Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Right Rear
    •  Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 3 Left Rear
    •  Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 3 Right Rear
  11. Install the front headliner. Refer to Headlining Front Trim Panel Replacement .
  12. Install the rear passenger seats. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement .