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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the IP top trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  2. Object Number: 348648  Size: SH
  3. Remove the drivers side accessory housing (1) from the IP.

  4. Object Number: 348641  Size: SH
  5. Remove the IP upper brackets.
  6. Remove the transfer case control module, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement in Transfer Case.

  7. Object Number: 676224  Size: SH
  8. Release the pressure on the headliner wire harness by removing the wire harness retainer (1) from the IP support beam.

  9. Object Number: 698526  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the headliner wire connectors from the junction block located next to the clutch or brake pedal.
  11. Remove the wire harness retainers along the windshield pillar.
  12. Follow the routing of the wire harness through the IP and release any wire harness retainers.
  13. Carefully pull out the wire harness from the windshield pillar ensuring that the wire harness does not get caught on any part.
  14. Remove the center trim pillar moldings, if equipped. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  15. Remove the rear quarter trim panels, if necessary. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement .
  16. Remove the overhead console, if equipped. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
  17. Remove both front sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  18. Remove the rear coat hook, if equipped. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  19. Remove the interior dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  20. Remove the assist handles, if equipped. Refer to Front Assist Handle Replacement .

  21. Object Number: 276471  Size: SH
  22. Disengaging the front of the headliner from the roof.
  23. If replacing the crew cab headliner remove the rear window from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Window Replacement in Stationary Windows.
  24. Remove the headliner from the vehicle by grasping the headliner on the left and the right sides near the front of the cab

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 276471  Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant install the headliner to the vehicle.
  2. Install the rear window into the vehicle, if removed. Refer to Rear Window Replacement in Stationary Windows.
  3. Install the assist handles, if equipped. Refer to Front Assist Handle Replacement .
  4. Install the interior dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  5. Install the rear coat hook, if equipped. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  6. Install both front sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  7. Install the overhead console, if equipped. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
  8. Install the rear quarter trim panels, if needed. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the center trim pillar moldings, if equipped. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  10. Carefully route the wire harness through the IP in order to connect the wire to the junction block located next to the clutch or brake pedal.
  11. Install the transfer case control module, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement in Transfer Case.

  12. Object Number: 676224  Size: SH

    Important: Ensure that all of the wire harness retainers in the IP and the windshield pillar are all pressed into place in order to prevent rattling during driving.

  13. Press in the wire harness retainer (1) in order to secure the harness.

  14. Object Number: 698526  Size: SH
  15. Connect the headliner electrical connector to the junction block located next to the clutch or brake pedal.

  16. Object Number: 348641  Size: SH
  17. Install the IP upper brackets.
  18. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

    Tighten
    Tighten the IP upper Brackets bolts to 9 N·m 80 lb in

  19. Connect the electrical connectors to the drivers side accessory housing (1) .

  20. Object Number: 348648  Size: SH
  21. Install the drivers side accessory housing (1) to the IP.
  22. Install the IP top trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.