For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Use a flat bladed tool in order to open the front and rear bezel covers.
- Position the stem of a flat bladed tool at the rear bezel.
- Push the rear bezel rearward 6 mm (1/4 in) and pull down on the handle in order to release the roof panel retaining tab.
- Position the stem of a flat bladed tool at the inside edge of the front bezel assembly.
- Push the front bezel assembly forward 6 mm (1/4 in) and pull down on the handle in order to release the roof panel retaining tab.
- Partially lower the headliner in order to expose the rear handle retaining tab (1).
- Insert the tip of a flat bladed tool into the rear retaining tab (1).
- With the retaining tab (1) released, pull down on the handle in order to release the roof panel tab from the bezel.
- Remove the handle from the roof panel.
- Partially lower the headliner in order to expose the front handle retaining tab (1).
- Insert the tip of a flat bladed tool into the front retaining tab (1).
- With the retaining tab (1) released, pull down on the handle in order to release the roof panel tab (2) from the bezel.
- Remove the handle from the roof panel.
- Rotate the bezels in order to release the bezel retaining tabs.
- Remove the bezels from the headliner.
Installation Procedure
- Position the bezels to the headliner.
- Rotate the bezels in order to seat the bezel retaining tabs above the headliner.
- Install the front and rear roof panel tabs into the bezels.
- Ensure the top of the roof panel tab (2) is positioned over the plastic retaining tab (1).
- Using a flat bladed tool, carefully push up on the bottom of the front roof panel tab (1) until fully seated.
- Using a flat bladed tool, carefully push on the bottom of the rear roof panel tab until fully seated.
- Close the bezel covers.
- Pull downward on the assist handle to ensure the handle is fully secured to the roof panel.
