Compass Module: Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Refer to: HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
- Remove both A-pillar trim panels.
Refer to: A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Release the headliner wiring harness retainers from the RH
A-pillar and disconnect and plug the rear window washer hose.
- For vehicles without an overhead console, remove the sunglass holder.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- For vehicles equipped with an overhead console, remove the overhead console.
Refer to: OVERHEAD CONSOLE .
- For vehicles equipped with an auto dimming rear view mirror, remove the rain sensor upper and lower covers.
- For vehicles equipped with an auto dimming rear view mirror, disconnect the rear view mirror and rain sensor electrical connectors.
- Position aside both upper B-pillar trim panels.
- Position aside the front and rear door weatherstrip from around the upper B-pillar trim panel.
- Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel screw cover.
- Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel screw.
- Disconnect the upper clips of the lower B-pillar trim panel from the upper B-pillar trim panel.
- Release the 2 upper B-pillar trim panel clips and position the upper B-pillar aside.
- Remove both D-pillar trim panels.
Refer to: D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - VEHICLES WITH: 5-DOOR .
- Remove both sun visors.
- Remove both sun visor screws.
- Position the upper corner of the headliner down to access the sun visor electrical connector, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the sun visor.
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NOTE: Assist handle shown, garment hooks similar.
Remove the passenger front assist handle and both rear garment hooks.
- Disconnect and plug the rear window washer hose from the RH
D-pillar.
- Position aside all weatherstrip from around the headliner.
- Position front passenger and rear seats.
- Position the rear seat backrest in the full flat position.
- Position the front seats in the full forward and full reclined position.
- Remove both front passenger seat headrest restraints.
- With the help of an assistant remove both sun visor clips and remove both headliner rear pin-type retainer and position the headliner down.
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NOTE: Gently pry the compass module away from the headliner or damage to the headliner may occur.