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.

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.
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.
CAUTION: The head curtain inflator module tethers must be routed correctly. Improper routing may result in personal injury or improper curtain airbag deployment.
Fig 1: Windshield Garnish Molding
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IMPORTANT: Before removing, note the position of the door weatherstrip over the edge of theheadliner.
1. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Without Head Curtain Inflator Module)  or Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Coupe)  or Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (1st Design Sedan/Wagon) .
Fig 2: Sunshade
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2. Remove the screws from the sunshade supports and the sunshades. Remove the sunshade supports and the sunshades. Refer to the following:
   • Headliner (1)
   • Sunshade Support (2)
   • Sunshade (3)
Fig 3: Body Lock Pillar Upper Garnish Molding
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3. Remove the body lock pillar upper garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper (Sedan 1st Design)  or Garnish Molding Replacement - Body Lock Pillar Upper (Sedan 2nd Design) .
Fig 4: Corner Upper Garnish Moldings
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4. Remove the corner upper garnish moldings. Refer to Body Rear Corner Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon) .
Fig 5: Headliner At Left Side D-Pillar Location
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5. Remove the rear header trim panel by pulling at the clip locations to disengage.
6. Remove the coathook screws and the coathooks.
7. Pull the headliner down slightly to disconnect the front and rear dome lamp wiring harnesses.
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
8. Reach above the headliner at the dome lamp locations and disengage the hook and loop retainers.
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.
9. Remove the headliner through the rear of the vehicle.