Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Pull the windshield garnish molding (1) rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar.
- Access the windshield garnish bolt (2) which is located on the backside of the windshield garnish molding (1) and secures the tether to the A pillar.
- Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Windshield Garnish Molding (1) - Remove
Open the sunshade support bolt access cover with an appropriate tool.
- Sunshade Support Bolt (1) - Remove
- CAUTION:
Do not exert downward force at the forward or rearward edge of the roof console assembly as irreversible damage will occur.
With a flat-bladed trim tool, release the tab on the left side at the most rearward of the roof console (1) and pull down on console, then release the retaining clip in the middle of the console and pull down, then release the retaining clip at the most forward of the console and pull down the console.
- With a flat-bladed trim tool, release the tab on the right side at the most rearward of the roof console (1) and pull down on console, then release the retaining clip in the middle of the console and pull down, then release the retaining clip at the most forward of the console and pull down the console.
Pull the roof console (1) rearward to remove the front roof console tab from the headliner.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Insert (1) - Remove
Using a suitable plastic trim tool, carefully pry downward on the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (1) to release it from the windshield.
- Pull downward to remove the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (1) from the windshield.
Fold the assist handle downward and hold. (2)
- Use a small flat-bladed tool to open the assist handle covers to access the bolts.
- Roof Rail Assist Handle Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Roof Rail Assist Handle (2) - Remove
- CAUTION:
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.
Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Bolt Cap (1) - Remove
- Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (2) - Remove
Pull the trim panel toward the inside of the vehicle to disengage the retainers on both sides of the vehicle.
- Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel (1) - Reposition
Sunshade Retainer Bolt Cover (1) - Remove
- Sunshade Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Sunshade (3) - Remove
- Squeeze the tabs at the base of the sunshade to detach it from the roof panel and allow the headliner with the sunshade attached to be lowered.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the retainer attaching the sunshade to the headlining trim panel.
Disconnect the hood primary latch release cable end retainer from the hood primary latch release cable handle (1).
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove
- Instrument Panel Insulator Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Instrument Panel Insulator Nut (3) - Remove [2x]
- NOTE:
Use a plastic trim tool if necessary.
Release the tabs from the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator (1).
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Reposition the body hinge pillar sound barrier as needed.
- Release the sunroof housing front drain hose clip (1).
- Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose (2) @ Body Hinge Pillar Outer Panel - Disconnect
Lower the left front section of the headlining trim panel (1).
Reposition the wiring harness.
- Release the 3 sunroof housing front drain hose clips (1).
- Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose (2) @ Sunroof Housing Drain Gutter - Disconnect
- NOTE:
Observe the routing and location of the sunroof housing front drain hose to ensure proper reinstallation.
Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose (1) - Remove