Removal Procedure

Some 2nd design vehicles may be equipped with an optional head curtain inflator module. Please read the following cautions before removing or installing vehicle components located near these supplementary restraint devices.

CAUTION: Ensure that curtain inflator module tether is not caught behind upper fill tube bolt. Improper routing can cause personal injury or improper curtain airbag deployment.
CAUTION: Improper routing of the curtain inflator module tether can cause personal injury or improper curtain airbag deployment
CAUTION: If fill tube is damaged or kinked in any way the head curtain inflator module must be replace. Failure to replace can cause personal injury or improper curtain airbag deployment.
CAUTION: Ensure that the curtain inflator module tether is not hanging below the edge of headliner. Improper routing can cause personal injury or improper curtain airbag deployment.
NOTE: If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.
NOTE: Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.
Fig 1: Sunshade
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1. Remove the screws from the sunshade supports and remove the retainers. Remove the screws from the sunshades and remove the sunshades. Refer to the following:
   • Headliner (1)
   • Sunshade Support (2)
   • Sunshade (3)
Fig 2: Assist Straps
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2. Remove the right assist strap fastener cover by prying gently between the headliner and the cover on the outboard side. Once the cover unsnaps from the clip, push the cover inward. Remove the fasteners and remove the assist strap.
   • Clips (1)
   • Headliner (2)
   • Assist Straps (3)
   • Coathook (4)
3. Remove the right front assist strap plate from behind the headliner.
4. Open the rear assist strap fastener covers to expose the assist strap fasteners. Remove the fasteners and remove the assist straps.
Fig 3: Right Front Assist Strap Plate
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5. Remove the corner upper garnish moldings. Refer to Body Rear Corner Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon) .
Fig 4: Lock Pillar Upper Moldings
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6. Remove the lock pillar upper moldings. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Upper Molding Replacement (Wagon) .
Fig 5: Corner Upper Garnish Moldings
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7. Remove the corner upper garnish moldings. Refer to Body Rear Corner Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon) .
Fig 6: Corner Upper Garnish Moldings
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8. Remove the headliner rear upper trim finish molding.
Fig 7: Headliner At Left Side D-Pillar Location
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9. Pull the headliner down at the left side D-pillar location and disconnect the front dome lamp/rear dome lamp harness from the body harness.
Fig 8: Headliner At Left Side D-Pillar Location
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NOTE: When removing a headliner it is possible for the Velcro^(R) fasteners to tear from the headliner substrate. The Velcro^(R) to hook and loop bond is much stronger than the Velcro^(R) to substrate. Once damaged, the Velcro^(R) cannot be replaced
10. Carefully reach above the headliner at the hook-and-loop retainer attachments to disengage the hook-and-loop retainer attachments.
Fig 9: Headliner & Associated Components
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NOTE: When removing the headliner, be careful not to bend the headliner. If the headliner is bent, it will break and leave a wrinkle that cannot be repaired.
11. Remove the headliner through the rear of the vehicle. Refer to the following:
    • Rear Assist Strap (1)
    • Front Dome Lamp Retainer (2)
    • Coathook (3)
    • Front Dome Lamp (4)
    • Clip (5)
    • Rear Dome Lamp Retainer (6)
    • Headliner (7)
    • Rear Dome Lamp (8)
    • Sunshade Supports (9)
    • Front Assist Straps (10)
    • Sunshades (11)
    • Coathook (12)