Removal and Installation

Vehicles with overhead console 

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Overhead Console

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1. Remove the overhead console.
   1. Open the front console door.
   2. Remove the screws.
   3. Remove the overhead console.
      1. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.
         Fig 2: Removing/Installing Sun Visors & Clips

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2. Remove the two sun visors and two clips.
   1. Remove the six screws.
   2. Remove the two sun visors and two clips.
      Fig 3: Removing/Installing Passenger Assist Handle Covers

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3. Remove the eight passenger assist handle covers.
   Fig 4: Removing/Installing Passenger Assist Handles

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4. Remove the four passenger assist handles.
   1. Remove the eight bolts.
   2. Remove the four passenger assist handles.
      Fig 5: Opening A-Pillar Passenger Assist Handle Covers

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5. Open the four A-pillar passenger assist handle covers.
   Fig 6: Removing/Installing A-Pillar Passenger Assist Handles

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6. Remove the two A-pillar passenger assist handles.
   1. Remove the four bolts.
   2. Remove the two A-pillar passenger assist handles.
      Fig 7: Removing/Installing Windshield Side Garnish Moulding

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7. Remove the two windshield side garnish mouldings.
8. If equipped, remove the roof opening panel moulding.
   Fig 8: Removing/Installing Safety Belt D-Ring Covers

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9. Remove the safety belt D-ring covers.
   Fig 9: Removing/Installing Safety Belt D-Ring Bolts

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10. Remove the safety belt D-ring bolts.
11. Position the front and rear door weather-strips aside.
    Fig 10: Removing/Installing Upper B-Pillar Trim Panels

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12. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panels.
    • Attached with clips.
13. Remove the two C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL  .
    Fig 11: Removing/Installing D-Pillar Trim Panels

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14. Remove the two D-pillar trim panels.
    • Attached with clips.
      Fig 12: Removing/Installing Front Interior Lamp Lens

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15. Remove the front interior lamp lens by prying with a screwdriver.
    Fig 13: Removing/Installing Front Interior Lamp

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16. Remove the front interior lamp.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the front interior lamp.
       1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
          Fig 14: Removing/Installing Rear Interior Lamp

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17. Remove rear interior lamp by prying with a screwdriver.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
       Fig 15: Removing/Installing Five Pin-Type Retainers

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18. Remove the five pin-type retainers.
    Fig 16: Removing/Installing Three Child Seat Tether Anchor Covers

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19. If equipped, remove the three child seat tether anchor covers.
    Fig 17: Removing/Installing Three Bolts And The Child Seat Tether Anchors

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20. If equipped, remove the three bolts and the child seat tether anchors.
21. Remove the headliner.
22. To install, reverse the removal procedure.