Removal And Installation: Headliner: Installation
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Installing a new headliner
- When installing a new headliner, transfer the wire harness in the following sequence:
- Using suitable tape, mark the wire at the exit points for proper length from headliner-to-body/roof connectors.
- Carefully remove the wire harness from the original headliner.
- Using a suitable marking tool, mark the new headliner with the routing and exit points of the wire harness from the original headliner.
- Cut and remove any excess adhesive from the wire harness.
- 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.
- 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).
- Transfer all necessary components.
NOTE: Make sure not to damage the wire harness when cutting the excess adhesive from the wire harness.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.All headliners
- Install the headliner through the liftgate opening.
- Connect the electrical connectors on the LH D-pillar.
- Install the headliner rear pushpin.
- Connect the rear washer fluid hose connector on the RH D-pillar.
- Install the liftgate weatherstrip.
- Install the LH and RH garment hangers.
- Install and tighten the LH and RH garment hanger screws.
- Install the assist handle.
- Install the assist handle screws.
- Connect the rear washer fluid hose connector on the RH A-pillar.
- Install the LH and RH sun visors in the following sequence.
- If equipped, connect the electrical connector.
- Install and tighten the LH and RH sun visor screws.
- Install the front and rear door weatherstrips.
- If equipped, install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
- Connect the electrical connectors on the LH A-pillar and attach the wire harness onto the A-pillar.
- If equipped, connect the electrical connectors to the interior rear view mirror, compass and microphone.
- If equipped, install the power liftgate rod.
- Install the LH and RH quarter trim panels. For additional information, refer to QUARTER TRIM PANEL .
- Install the LH and RH D-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Install the LH and RH C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Install the LH and RH B-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Install the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- If equipped, install the RETM . For additional information, refer to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
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.
NOTE:
To avoid damaging the headliner, an assistant is required for this step.