Removal Procedure
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- Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
- Remove the overhead console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Overhead .
- Refer to the following procedures in order to remove the necessary moldings:
- Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper
- Garnish Garnish Molding Replacement - Side Door Opening Frame
- Garnish Molding Replacement - LF Lock Pillar
- Garnish Molding Replacement - RF Lock Pillar
- Trim Replacement - Third Pillar Left
- Trim Replacement - Third Pillar Right
- Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Left
- Trim Replacement - Fourth Pillar Right
- Release the front headliner from the roof panel by separating the retaining strips.
- Remove the front headliner from the vehicle.
- Remove the right seat belt retractor. Refer to SEAT BELT RETRACTOR REPLACEMENT -RIGHT FRONT .
- Remove the dome lamp from the rear headliner. Refer to DOME LAMP REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the sliding door track garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Sliding Door .
- Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
- Remove the 2 push-in retainers (4) at the front edge of the rear headliner (2).
- Detach the rear headliner (2) from the retaining strips (3).
- Remove the rear headliner (2) from the roof panel (1).
- With the aid of an assistant, remove the rear headliner from the vehicle.