Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Sedan Only

Fully recline the front seats and position the steering wheel in the upward position.
Sedan And Wagon
Position all four door weatherstrips aside.

Fig 1: Positioning Door Weatherstrips Aside
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Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish moldings.

Fig 2: Removing Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
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Located on the RH A-pillar, disconnect the headliner wiring harness electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Headliner Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
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Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Remove the assist handles.
1. Lift up the screw covers.
2. Remove the screws.
Fig 4: Removing Assist Handles
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Sedan Only
Remove the LH and RH roof trim panels.

Fig 5: Removing Roof Trim Panels
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Wagon Only
Remove the LH and RH quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to REAR QUARTER TRIM PANEL - WAGON .
Sedan And Wagon
9. Remove the four screws and remove the LH and RH sun visors and sun visor clips.

Fig 6: Removing Sun Visor
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10. Remove the interior lamp assembly. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR LIGHTING .
11. If equipped, remove the roof opening panel garnish moulding.

Fig 7: Removing Roof Opening Panel Garnish Moulding
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Remove the rear pin-type retainers.

Fig 8: Removing Rear Pin-Type Retainers
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NOTE: Use a plastic scraper to detach the headliner from the roof at the front half of the headliner.

Fig 9: Removing Rear Pin-Type Retainers

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Remove the front RH pin-type retainer and remove the headliner.

NOTE: The headliner is used one time only. When applying headliner adhesive, make sure the adhesive does not adhere to the bare metal. Duplicate the original pattern on the old headliner with a 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) off set.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- For sedan, install the headliner through the passenger side door.
- For wagons, install the headliner through the liftgate opening. Have an assistant help support the headliner to make sure the headliner does not fold.