Warning: 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.

Caution: 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.

Caution: 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 Procedure

1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
3. Remove the upper center pillar trim. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
4. Remove the windshield pillar trim. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
5. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement.
6. Remove the sunshade anchors. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement.
7. Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement.

1

Headlining Trim Screw

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip
The screws come off with the sunshade and sunshade anchors.

2

Headlining Trim Retainer (Qty: 2)

3

Headlining Trim

Procedure

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. Fully recline the front seat backs.
3. Tilt the steering wheel fully upward.
4. Set the parking brake and put shifter in low gear.
5. Cover the instrument panel (I/P) to protect from damage.
6. Remove through the front passenger door opening.