Roof Trim Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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:
- Front seat assembly
  (Refer to "Front Seat ")
- Rear seat assembly
  (Refer to "Rear Seat ")
- Front pillar trim
  (Refer to "Interior Trim ")
- Front door scuff trim & Rear door scuff trim
  (Refer to "Interior Trim ")
- Canter pillar lower trim
  (Refer to "Interior Trim ")
- Canter pillar upper trim
  (Refer to "Interior Trim ")
- Rear pillar trim
  (Refer to "Interior Trim ")
- Package tray trim
  (Refer to "Interior Trim ")
- Sunvisor
- Vanity lamp
- Room lamp
- Assist handle
- Overhead console
- Windshield glass
  (Refer to "Windshield Glass ")
Remove the ECM mirror cover (A).
Disconnect the ECM mirror connector (B).

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

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

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

Fig 4: Disconnecting Roof Trim Main Connectors (Passenger)
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Disconnect the antenna connector (A).

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

Fig 6: Disconnecting 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: Pulling Back Roof Trim Assembly
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.