Body - Interior & Exterior: Interior: Headliner: Removal

CAUTION:

Be careful not to crease the headliner.

CAUTION:

Hands should be clean or clean cloth gloves used when handling the headliner to avoid damage to the headliner.

NOTE:

In the event the headliner is damaged or creased during removal, it will need to be replaced with a new headliner.

NOTE:

Sunroof equipped headliner shown in the illustration, non sunroof headliner similar except where noted.

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On sunroof equipped models, open the sunshade and sunroof fully.
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the overhead console (1). Refer to CONSOLE, OVERHEAD, REMOVAL .
Remove the sun visors. Refer to VISOR, REMOVAL .
Remove the sun visors supports. Refer to SUPPORT, VISOR, REMOVAL .

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Remove the four grab handles (3). Refer to HANDLE, GRAB, REMOVAL .
Remove the dome light. Refer to LAMP, DOME, REMOVAL .

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Use a suitable prop to hold the headliner in place.
Remove the A-pillar trim (1 and 2). Refer to PANEL, A-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVAL .
Remove the upper B-pillar trim. Refer to PANEL, B-PILLAR TRIM, UPPER, REMOVAL .
Remove the C-pillar trim. Refer to PANEL, C-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVAL .

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Remove the weatherstrips along the headliner perimeter in the door openings (3) and liftgate (1) areas.
Release the rear seat backrests and rotate the seats fully forward.
Position the front seat back rests fully forward.
With the use of (special tool #C-4829A, Remover, Trim) or equivalent, remove the rear push pin fasteners (4) from the headliner (2).
With the help of an assistant, remove the headliner (2) from the vehicle through the liftgate opening.