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Removal And Installation: Headliner: Installation

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Installing a new headliner 

    NOTE: Obtain the 3M™ Duramix 4747 Super Fast Adhesive commercially. The 3M™ Duramix 4747 Super Fast Adhesive is a 2-part adhesive in a 50 ml dual-tube applicator. Depending on the size of the headliner and optional wire harness(es), the purchase of two to five 50 ml tubes is suggested.
  1. When installing a new headliner, transfer the wire harness in the following sequence:
    1. Using suitable tape, mark the wire at the exit points for proper length from headliner-to-body/roof connectors.
    2. Carefully remove the wire harness from the original headliner.
    3. Using a suitable marking tool, mark the new headliner with the routing and exit points of the wire harness from the original headliner.
    4. NOTE: Make sure not to damage the wire harness when cutting the excess adhesive from the wire harness.
    5. Cut and remove any excess adhesive from the wire harness.
    6. Position the wire harness onto the new headliner and check that the harness has enough length to be connected to the body/roof connectors using the tape indicator that was applied in Step  1. Apply tape to temporarily hold the wire harness in that position on the headliner.
    7. NOTE: The 3M™ Duramix 4747 Super Fast Adhesive will set in 20 seconds. Continually make sure that the wire harness is routed correctly when applying the adhesive.
    8. Apply the 3M™ Duramix 4747 Super Fast Adhesive in the same location as the factory installed adhesive along the full length of the wire harness-to-headliner to avoid any NVH concern(s).
    9. Transfer all necessary components.

    All headliners 

  2. NOTE: To avoid damaging the headliner, an assistant is required for this step.
  3. Install the headliner through the liftgate opening.
  4. Connect the electrical connectors on the LH D-pillar.
    Fig 1: Locating LH D-Pillar Electrical Connectors
    G06505848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the headliner rear pushpin.
  6. Connect the rear washer fluid hose connector on the RH D-pillar.
    Fig 2: Locating RH D-Pillar Rear Washer Fluid Hose Connector
    G06505806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the liftgate weatherstrip.
  8. Install the LH and RH garment hangers.
    • Install and tighten the LH and RH garment hanger screws.
  9. Install the assist handle.
    • Install the assist handle screws.
  10. Connect the rear washer fluid hose connector on the RH A-pillar.
    Fig 3: Locating RH A-Pillar Rear Washer Fluid Hose Connector
    G06505846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the LH and RH sun visors in the following sequence.
    1. If equipped, connect the electrical connector.
    2. Install and tighten the LH and RH sun visor screws.
  12. Install the front and rear door weatherstrips.
  13. If equipped, install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  14. Connect the electrical connectors on the LH A-pillar and attach the wire harness onto the A-pillar.
    Fig 4: Locating A-Pillar Electrical Connectors
    G06505845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. If equipped, connect the electrical connectors to the interior rear view mirror, compass and microphone.
  16. If equipped, install the power liftgate rod.
  17. Install the LH and RH quarter trim panels. For additional information, refer to QUARTER TRIM PANEL .
  18. Install the LH and RH D-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
  19. Install the LH and RH C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
  20. Install the LH and RH B-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
  21. Install the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
  22. If equipped, install the RETM  . For additional information, refer to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .