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Installation Procedure

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    IMPORTANT:
    • Locate the sunshade spacers between the headliner and the roof. It may be necessary to glue the sunshade spacers to the roof before installing the headliner.
    • Protect interior surfaces from sharp edges of headliner during installation.
  1. If the headliner is being replaced, transfer the rear quarter lamps and assist handles to the new headliner.
    2. Fig 1: Disconnecting/Reconnecting Electric Connector & Rear View Mirror
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    IMPORTANT: Do not bend the headlining too much when installing the headlining. Examine the plastic, energy-absorbing material on the back side of the headliner. If damaged the headliner must be replaced.
  2. With the aid of an assistant, install the headliner to the vehicle through the right front door.
  3. Align the sunshade holes in the headliner with the corresponding holes in the body structure.
  4. Connect the rear courtesy lamps in the headliner.
  5. Connect the headliner electric harness (1) located under the right side of the rear window shelf.
  6. Install the push-in retainers to the headliner.
  7. Install the door opening weatherstrip seal to hold the headliner in place on both the front and the rear doors.
  8. Install the finish lace around the sunroof opening. Refer to Sunroof Opening Trim Finish Lace Replacement .
  9. Install the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  11. Install the assist handle bolts. Refer to Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement and to Front Assist Handle Replacement .
  12. Connect the electric connector (2) to the rearview mirror.
  13. Install the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  14. Install the sunshade anchors. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement .
  15. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  16. Install the overhead console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
  17. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  18. Install the rear window trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement .
  19. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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