Roof Trim Replacement

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the following items:
1. Front seat
  Refer to FRONT SEAT .
2. Rear seat
  Refer to REAR SEAT .
3. Front pillar trim
  Refer to Front Pillar Trim Replacement .
4. Front door scuff trim & Rear door scuff trim
  Refer to Door Scuff Trim Replacement .
5. Canter pillar lower trim
  Refer to Center Pillar Trim Replacement .
6. Canter pillar upper trim
  Refer to Center Pillar Trim Replacement .
7. Rear pillar trim
  Refer to Rear Pillar Trim Replacement .
8. Package Tray Trim
  Refer to Package Tray Trim Replacement .
9. Sunvisor
10. Vanity lamp
11. Room lamp
12. Assist handle
13. Overhead console
14. Windshield Glass
  Refer To Windshield Glass .
Remove the ECM mirror cover (A).
Disconnect the ECM mirror connector (B).

Fig 1: Disconnecting ECM Mirror Connector
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Remove the rain sensor cover (A).
Disconnect the rain sensor connector (B).

Fig 2: Rain Sensor Cover & Connector
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Disconnect the roof trim main connectors (A).
(Driver's)

Fig 3: Roof Trim Main Connector (Driver's)
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(Passenger's)

Fig 4: Roof Trim Main Connector (Passenger's)
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Disconnect the antenna connector (A).

Fig 5: Antenna Connector
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Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 6: Roof Trim Connector
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Using a clip remover, detach the roof trim assembly mounting clips.
Pull back the roof trim assembly (A) through the place where the windshield glass was removed.
CAUTION: * Take care not to damage the roof trim when removing.

Fig 7: Roof Trim & Clips

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Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:

Replace any damaged clips.
Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.