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Removal and Installation

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Headliner - Freestyle
G03988619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. For vehicles not equipped with side safety curtains, depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels.
    • Pull the top of the A-pillar trim panel toward the inside of the vehicle.
    • Pull the A-pillar trim panel upward to remove from the dash panel.
  3. Remove the LH and RH scuff plate trim panels. For additional information, refer to SCUFF PLATE TRIM PANEL .
  4. Remove the LH and RH B-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to B-Pillar Trim Panel .
  5. Remove the LH and RH C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to C-Pillar Trim Panel - Freestyle .
  6. Remove the LH and RH D-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to D-Pillar Trim Panel - Freestyle .
  7. Remove the 3 handle assemblies from the headliner.
    • Disconnect the handle assembly screw covers.
    • Remove the handle assembly screws.
  8. Remove the LH and RH sun visor assemblies.
    • Remove the 3 sun visor retaining screws.
    • Disconnect the sun visor wire harness electrical connector.
    • Remove the sun visor arm clip screw.
    • Remove the sun visor arm clip.
  9. Remove the overhead console.
    • Open the bin and remove the screws.
    • Disconnect the overhead console electrical connector.
  10. If equipped, disconnect the roof opening panel electrical connector.
  11. If equipped, disconnect the auto-dimming electrical connector from the interior rear view mirror.
  12. If equipped, disconnect the compass sensor electrical connector from the compass sensor.
  13. Disconnect the electrical connector located on the A-pillar.
    • Disconnect the wiring harness tree-clips located on the A-pillar.
  14. If equipped, remove the rear entertainment system. For additional information, refer to VIDEO SYSTEM .
  15. Disconnect the rear window washer hose connection at the A-pillar.
    • Disconnect the hose routing clips located at the A-pillar.
  16. Disconnect the rear window washer hose connection at the D-pillar.
  17. If equipped, disconnect the rear A/C electrical connector located at the LH D-pillar.
  18. If equipped, disconnect the safety canopy bridge resistor electrical connector.
  19. Remove the 3 trim panel retaining clips from the rear of the headliner.
  20. Remove the liftgate opening weatherstrip.
    21. CAUTION: During installation, make sure proper protection (masking tape) is given to the headliner to protect from the exposed weatherstrip butyl.
  21. Remove the headliner.
    • Lower the headliner.
    • Remove the headliner through the liftgate opening.
    22. CAUTION: For Freestyle vehicles, some bending of the headliner edges may be required to fit the A-pillar and D-pillar areas through the liftgate opening during installation. If it is necessary to bend the headliner, always bend away from the fabric surface to avoid creasing the headliner surface.
  22. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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