Headliner - Lowering

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

1. Remove the following items:
   1. On both sides. Remove the A-pillar trim panel. Refer to:A-Pillar Trim Panel .
   2. On both sides. Remove the B-pillar trim panel. Refer to:B-Pillar Trim Panel .
   3. On both sides. Remove the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel .
   4. On both sides. Remove the D-pillar trim panel. Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel - Short Wheelbase . Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel - Long Wheelbase .

2. On LH side. Release the headliner wiring harness retainers and position the headliner wiring harness aside.

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3. On RH side. Release the headliner wiring harness retainers and position the headliner wiring harness aside.

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4. If equipped with IPMA. Release the clips and remove the IPMA cover.

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5. If equipped with IPMA. Disconnect the IPMA and the rain sensor wiring harness electrical connectors.

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6. If equipped. Disconnect the rear view mirror electrical connector.

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7. If equipped. Release the clips and remove the rain sensor outer covers.

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8. If equipped. Disconnect the rain sensor electrical connectors.

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9. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

   On both sides. Remove the sun visor.

   1. Remove the bolt cover.
   2. Remove the bolt.
   3. Remove the sun visor.
   4. Disconnect the sun visor electrical connector.

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10. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    On both sides. Remove the bolt and the sun visor clip.

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11. On RH side. Remove the front passenger assist handle.
    1. Position the front passenger assist handle down.
    2. Remove the bolt covers.
    3. Remove the bolts.

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12. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    On both sides. Remove the rear passenger assist handle.

    1. Position the rear passenger assist handle down.
    2. Remove the bolt covers.
    3. Remove the bolts.

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13. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    On both sides. Remove the rear coat hook.

    1. Position the rear coat hook down.
    2. Remove the bolt.

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14. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    On both side of vehicles equipped with long wheel base. Remove the third row outer seatbelt retractor D-ring bolt cover.

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15. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    On both side of vehicles equipped with long wheel base. Remove the third row outer seatbelt retractor D-ring bolt.

    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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16. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    On both side of vehicles equipped with long wheel base. Remove the pin-type retainer and the third row outer seatbelt retractor bracket cover. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover.

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17. On vehicles equipped with long wheel base. Disconnect the third row center seatbelt retractor from the third row center seatbelt retractor mini-buckle.
    1. Press the release button. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    2. Release the third row center seatbelt retractor.

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18. Remove the third row center seatbelt retractor cover.
    1. Release the clips. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    2. Slide cover forward and down to release the rear tab.
    3. Feed the third row center seatbelt through.

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19. NOTE: Long wheel base with roof opening panel shown, all others similar.

    Release the magnets and lower the headliner.

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