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.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the roof rail SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove the windshield garnish trim moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
3. Remove the sunshades and the sunshade retaining clips. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
4. Remove the upper center pillar trim. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
5. Remove the upper quarter trim panels. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
6. Remove the rear door opening upper trim panel. Refer to Rear Door Opening Upper Frame Garnish Molding Replacement .
7. Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
8. Remove the weather strips around the top of each door opening and the top of the endgate.
9. Place the rear seats in the stowed position.
10. Remove the front seat head rest.

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Headliner Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 2)

2

Sunshade Retainer (Qty: 2)

3

Headliner Trim Panel Assembly

Procedure

1. Place the front seats fully forward with the seat back fully reclined.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. With the aid of an assistant, remove the headliner out the back of the endgate opening of the vehicle by lifting the left hand side and lowering the right hand side.