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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
    • J 2772-C Headliner Installer
  1. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  2. Remove the overhead console, if equipped. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
  3. Remove the sunshade retainers. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement .
  4. Remove the power sunroof switch, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement in Roof.
  5. Remove the sunroof trim lace, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Seal/Molding Replacement in Roof.
  6. Remove the dome light, if equipped.
  7. Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  8. Remove the assist handles. Assist Strap Replacement
  9. Remove the rail lamp. Refer to Roof Side Rail Lamp Replacement in Lighting.
  10. Remove the windshield side garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  11. Remove the upper quarter trim panels. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  12. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  13. Pull down on the door opening weatherstrip seal on both the front and the rear doors.

  14. Object Number: 319893  Size: MH
  15. Remove the 2 rear retainers (2) using J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover.
  16. Disconnect the headliner electric harness at the right side of the rear window shelf.
  17. Rotate the right front seatback to a horizontal position.
  18. Remove the headliner from the vehicle through the right front door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 319893  Size: MH

    Important: Do not bend the headlining too much when loading the headlining.

  1. Install the headliner to the vehicle through the right front door.
  2. Align the sunshade holes (1) in the headlining with the respective hole in the body structure.
  3. Connect the headliner electric harness at the right side of the rear window shelf.
  4. Install the 2 rear retainers (2).
  5. Install the door opening weatherstrip seal in order to hold the headliner in place on both the front and the rear doors.
  6. Install the center pillar upper trim panels. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Install the upper quarter trim panels. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  8. Install the windshield side upper garnish molding . Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  9. Install the rail lamps. Refer to Roof Side Rail Lamp Replacement in Lighting.
  10. Install the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  11. Install the assist handles. Assist Strap Replacement
  12. Install the sunroof trim lace. Refer to Sunroof Seal/Molding Replacement in Roof.
  13. Install the sunshade retainers. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement .
  14. Install the overhead console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement in Roof.
  15. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .