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. Remove the coat hook assemblies. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement.
2. Remove the left and right body rear corner garnish moldings. Refer to Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Replacement.

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Headliner Trim Panel Assembly - Rear

Procedure

1. Disconnect the electric connectors.
2. Remove all the plastic push pin retainers from the headliner.
3. With the aid of an assistant remove the headliner trim panel through the liftgate opening.
4. When reinstalling the rear headliner assembly, ensure the front tabs fully engage into the front headliner before installing the push pin retainers.