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Headlining Trim Panel Replacement Crew Cab

Caution: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the garnish trim. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

Notice: 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.

Notice: 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.

Removal Procedure

    Important: For door removal, remove the entire door assembly. Disassembly is not required.

  1. Remove the right front door assembly.
  2. 1.1. Remove the bolt retaining the front door check link to the body only. Refer to Front Side Door Check Link Replacement .
    1.2. Remove the bolts retaining the door side hinges to the door only. Refer to Front Side Door Hinge Replacement - Door Side .
    1.3. Disconnect the front door wiring harness. Refer to Front Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement .
  3. Remove the front seats. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement or Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  4. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement .
  5. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 1277333  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the headliner harness (1) from the body harness  (2).
  8. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Remove the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Remove the lower body rear corner trim panels. Refer to Body Side Rear Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  11. Remove the upper body rear corner trim panels. Refer to Body Side Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  12. Remove the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .
  13. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  14. Remove the assist handles and the driver assist handle or assist handle blank. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  15. Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .

  16. Object Number: 1276809  Size: SH
  17. Tilt the steering wheel to the full down position.
  18. If equipped with a manual transmission, place the transmission in 2nd gear and remove the shift knob handle.
  19. Remove the 2 push pins securing the headliner to the row bow.
  20. Remove the 2 rear push pins from the headliner. Replace any damaged push pin spacers.
  21. Lower the forward edge of the headliner.
  22. Standing at the left front door, grasp the headliner at the dome lamp opening and at the headliner's left edge.

  23. Object Number: 1276810  Size: SH
  24. Slide the headliner forward and under the steering wheel.

  25. Object Number: 1276811  Size: SH
  26. Rotate the forward edge of the headliner towards the right front door opening ensuring that the left edge of the headliner is behind the shift knob stem.

  27. Object Number: 1276812  Size: SH
  28. Remove the headliner from the vehicle through the right front door opening.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1276812  Size: SH
  1. Install the headliner in the vehicle through the right front door opening, rear edge first .

  2. Object Number: 1276811  Size: SH
  3. Slid the headliner into the vehicle towards the left side of the cab ensuring that the left edge of the headliner is behind the shift knob stem.

  4. Object Number: 1276810  Size: SH
  5. Rotate the rear edge of the headliner towards the rear of the cab with the forward edge of the headliner under the steering wheel.
  6. Ensure that the roof rail air bag tethers will not be obstructed by the installed headliner.
  7. Raise the headliner into position and install the 2 rear push pins into the roof.
  8. Install the 2 push pins securing the headliner to the row bow.
  9. Install the headliner above the door weather strips.
  10. Install the inboard sunshade retainers. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  11. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  12. Install the assist handles and the driver assist handle or assist handle blank. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  13. Install the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  14. Install the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .
  15. Install the upper body rear corner trim panels. Refer to Body Side Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  16. Install the lower body rear corner trim panels. Refer to Body Side Rear Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  17. Install the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  18. Install the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .

  19. Object Number: 1277333  Size: SH
  20. Connect the headliner harness (1) to the body harness (2).
  21. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  22. Install the rear seat. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement .
  23. Install the front seats. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement or Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  24. Install the right front door assembly.
  25. 21.1. Install the bolts retaining the door side hinges to the door . Refer to Front Side Door Hinge Replacement - Door Side .
    21.2. Install the bolt retaining the front door check link to the body. Refer to Front Side Door Check Link Replacement .
    21.3. Connect the front door wiring harness. Refer to Front Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement .

Headlining Trim Panel Replacement Extended Cab

Caution: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the garnish trim. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

Notice: 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.

Notice: 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.

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 1277333  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the headliner harness (1) from the body harness (2).
  4. Remove the rear door striker trim cover. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Striker Cover Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear seat back cushions. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear folding seats. Refer to Folding Seat Replacement .
  7. Remove the body rear trim panel. Refer to Body Rear Trim Panel Replacement .
  8. Remove the lower body rear corner trim panels. Refer to Body Side Rear Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Remove the upper body rear corner trim panels. Refer to Body Side Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Remove the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .
  11. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  12. Remove the passenger assist handle and the driver assist handle or assist handle blank. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  13. Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .

  14. Object Number: 1276809  Size: SH
  15. Tilt the steering wheel to the full down position.
  16. If equipped with a manual transmission, place the transmission in 2nd gear and remove the shift knob handle.
  17. Remove the 2 push pins securing the headliner to the row bow.
  18. Remove the 2 rear push pins from the headliner. Replace any damaged push pin spacers.
  19. Lower the forward edge of the headliner.
  20. Standing at the left front door, grasp the headliner at the dome lamp opening and at the headliner's left edge.

  21. Object Number: 1276810  Size: SH
  22. Slide the headliner forward and under the steering wheel.
  23. Rotate the forward edge of the headliner towards the right-hand door opening.
  24. Remove the headliner from the vehicle through the door opening.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the headliner in the vehicle through the right-hand door opening, rear edge first .
  2. Slid the headliner into the vehicle towards the left side of the cab.

  3. Object Number: 1276810  Size: SH
  4. Rotate the rear edge of the headliner towards the rear of the cab with the forward edge of the headliner under the steering wheel.
  5. Ensure that the roof rail air bag tethers will not be obstructed by the installed headliner.
  6. Raise the headliner into position and install the 2 rear push pins into the roof.
  7. Install the 2 push pins securing the headliner to the row bow.
  8. Install the headliner above the door weather strips.
  9. Install the inboard sunshade retainers. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  10. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  11. Install the passenger assist handle and the driver assist handle or assist handle blank. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  12. Install the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  13. Install the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .
  14. Install the upper body rear corner trim panels. Refer to Body Side Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  15. Install the lower body rear corner trim panels. Refer to Body Side Rear Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  16. Install the body rear trim panel. Refer to Body Rear Trim Panel Replacement .
  17. Install the rear folding seats. Refer to Folding Seat Replacement .
  18. Install the rear seat back cushions. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement .
  19. Install the rear door striker trim cover. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Striker Cover Replacement .

  20. Object Number: 1277333  Size: SH
  21. Connect the headliner harness (1) to the body harness (2).
  22. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .

Headlining Trim Panel Replacement Regular Cab

Caution: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the garnish trim. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

Notice: 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.

Notice: 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.

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front seats. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement or Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  2. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1277333  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the headliner harness (1) from the body harness (2).
  5. Remove the lower body rear corner trim panels. Refer to Body Side Rear Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Remove the upper body rear corner trim panels. Refer to Body Side Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Remove the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .
  8. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  9. Remove the passenger assist handle and the driver assist handle or assist handle blank. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  10. Remove the coat hook. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .

  11. Object Number: 1276809  Size: SH
  12. Tilt the steering wheel to the full down position.
  13. If equipped with a manual transmission, place the transmission in 2nd gear and remove the shift knob handle.
  14. Remove the 2 push pins securing the headliner to the row bow.
  15. Remove the rear push pin from the headliner. Replace any damaged push pin spacers.
  16. Lower the forward edge of the headliner.
  17. Standing at the left front door, grasp the headliner at the dome lamp opening and at the headliner left edge.

  18. Object Number: 1276810  Size: SH
  19. Slide the headliner forward and under the steering wheel.
  20. Rotate the forward edge of the headliner towards the right-hand door opening.
  21. Remove the headliner from the vehicle through the door opening.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the headliner in the vehicle through the right-hand door opening, rear edge first .
  2. Slide the headliner into the vehicle towards the left side of the cab.

  3. Object Number: 1276810  Size: SH
  4. Rotate the rear edge of the headliner towards the rear of the cab with the forward edge of the headliner under the steering wheel.
  5. Ensure that the roof rail air bag tethers will not be obstructed by the installed headliner.
  6. Raise the headliner into position and install the rear push pin into the roof.
  7. Install the 6 push pins securing the headliner to the row bow.
  8. Install the headliner above the door weather strips.
  9. Install the inboard sunshade retainers. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  10. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  11. Install the passenger assist handle and the driver assist handle or assist handle blank. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
  12. Install the coat hook. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  13. Install the dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .
  14. Install the upper body rear corner trim panels. Refer to Body Side Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  15. Install the lower body rear corner trim panels. Refer to Body Side Rear Lower Trim Panel Replacement .

  16. Object Number: 1277333  Size: SH
  17. Connect the headliner harness (1) to the body harness (2).
  18. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  19. Install the front seats. Refer to Split Bench Seat Replacement or Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .