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Headlining Trim Panel Replacement Standard Cab

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 303377  Size: SH
  1. Remove the dome lamp. Refer to Dome and Reading Lamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  2. Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  3. Remove the passenger assist handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  4. Remove the sunshades and the retainers. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  5. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  6. Pull the body side trim panels loose at the roof line.
  7. Use the following steps in order to remove the headliner from the vehicle:
  8. 7.1. Grasp the headliner at the front.
    7.2. Use a downward motion in order to disengage the hook and the loop fasteners at the rear.
    7.3. Slide the headliner foreword, past the body side trim panels.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 303377  Size: SH
  1. Install the headliner to the vehicle. Pierce the new headliner in order to accommodate actual vehicle accessories.
  2. Secure the body side trim panels at the roof line.
  3. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Install the sunshades and the retainers. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  5. Install the passenger assist handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  6. Install the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  7. Install the dome lamp. Refer to Dome and Reading Lamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.

Headlining Trim Panel Replacement Extended Cab

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 303376  Size: SH
  1. Remove the dome lamp. Refer to Dome and Reading Lamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  2. Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  3. Remove the passenger assist handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  4. Remove the sunshades and the retainers. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  5. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  6. Remove the side door upper latch cover (if equipped).

  7. Object Number: 395322  Size: SH
  8. Remove the left and right front seat upper seat belt anchor bolts.

  9. Object Number: 379261  Size: SH
  10. Pull the body side trim panels loose at the roof line.
  11. Place the seats in the full rearward and reclined position.
  12. Remove the floor mounted gearshift lever (if equipped). Refer to Shift Lever in Manual Transmission.
  13. Use the following steps in order to remove the headliner from the vehicle:
  14. 11.1. Grasp the headliner at the front.
    11.2. Use a downward motion in order to disengage the hook and the loop fasteners at the rear.
    11.3. Slide the headliner foreword, past the body side trim panels, rotate it 90 degrees and remove the headliner from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 379261  Size: SH
  1. Install the headliner to the vehicle. Pierce new headliners in order to accommodate actual vehicle accessories.
  2. Secure the body side trim panels at the roof line.
  3. Install the the floor mounted gearshift lever (if equipped). Refer to Refer to Shift Lever in Manual Transmission.
  4. Restore the seats to their original positions.

  5. Object Number: 395322  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  6. Install the left and right front seat upper seat belt anchor bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).


    Object Number: 303376  Size: SH
  8. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  9. Install the sunshades and the retainers. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  10. Install the rear side door upper latch cover (if equipped).
  11. Install the passenger assist handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  12. Install the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  13. Install the dome lamp. Refer to Dome and Reading Lamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.