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Section 22 (Body - Interior & Exterior): Interior: Headliner: Removal

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NOTE:

In the event the headliner is damaged or creased during removal, it will need to be replaced with a new headliner.

NOTE:

Please use clean gloves or ensure hands are clean before removing the headliner.

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
  2. Support the headliner with a clean and suitable prop.
  3. Remove the right and left end caps from the instrument panel. Refer to CAP, INSTRUMENT PANEL END, REMOVAL .
  4. Disconnect the headliner wire harness (2) from the vehicle harness (1) on both sides.
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  5. If equipped, remove the overhead console (3). Refer to CONSOLE, OVERHEAD, FRONT, REMOVAL .
  6. Remove both sided visors and visor supports. Refer to SUPPORT, VISOR, REMOVAL . Refer to VISOR, REMOVAL .
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  7. Remove the front and rear grab handles. Refer to HANDLE, GRAB, REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the A-pillar trim panels, Refer to PANEL, A-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVAL .
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  9. Detach the headliner wire harness (1) from the A-pillar.
  10. Disconnect the rear washer hose (2).
  11. Remove the B-pillar trim panels. Refer to PANEL, B-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the upper quarter trim panels. Refer to PANEL, QUARTER TRIM, REMOVAL .
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  13. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) and separate the rear support clips (1).
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  14. Release the support clips (2) and separate the wire (1).
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  15. Disconnect the rear washer hose (1) and electrical connectors (2).
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  16. Release the front clips (1) and with the help of an assistant, remove the headliner (2) through the liftgate door opening.
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  17. On sunroof models, release the front clips (4), release the dual lock fasteners (1) around the sunroof opening, and disconnect the electrical connector (2).
  18. Remove the headliner (3) through the liftgate door opening.
  19. If reinstalling the same headliner, place in a clean area free from dirt and debris.