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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the IP top trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

  2. Object Number: 348648  Size: SH
  3. Remove the drivers side accessory housing (1) from the IP.
  4. Remove the transfer case control module, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement in Transfer Case.

  5. Object Number: 676224  Size: SH
  6. Release the pressure on the headliner wire harness by removing the wire harness retainer (1) from the IP support beam.

  7. Object Number: 698526  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the headliner wire connectors from the junction block located next to the brake pedal.
  9. Remove the wire harness retainers along the windshield pillar.
  10. Follow the routing of the wire harness through the IP and release any wire harness retainers.
  11. Carefully pull out the wire harness from the windshield pillar ensuring that the wire harness does not get caught on any part.
  12. Remove the center trim pillar moldings. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  13. Remove the third pillar trim pillar moldings. Refer to Third Pillar Trim Replacement .
  14. Remove the rear corner trim pillar moldings. Refer to Body Rear Corner Garnish Molding Replacement .
  15. Disconnect the electrical connector to the rear view mirror.
  16. Remove the upper console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
  17. Remove the front sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  18. Remove the sunshade holders.
  19. Remove the rear coat hook, if equipped. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  20. Remove the assist handles. Refer to Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement .
  21. Remove auxiliary climate control console assembly. Refer to Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement - Front in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  22. Remove the roof mounted air outlet louver by turning counter clockwise in order to remove the retainer.
  23. Remove the retainer.
  24. Remove the sunroof finishing lace, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Opening Trim Finish Lace Replacement .
  25. Remove the rear headliner retainers, if needed.
  26. Carefully separate the air duct at the right C-pillar from the headliner.
  27. Carefully separate the headliner from the roof Velcro® retainers.

  28. Object Number: 590175  Size: SH
  29. With the aid of an assistant carefully slide the headliner out through the rear of the vehicle.
  30. Remove the interior dome lamp assembly in order to transfer to the new headliner. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the interior dome lamp assembly to the new headliner.

  2. Object Number: 590175  Size: SH
  3. With the aid of an assistant carefully slide the headliner in through the rear of the vehicle.
  4. Secure the headliner to the roof Velcro® retainers while aligning the air duct at the right of the third pillar.
  5. Install the retainer through the air outlet louver
  6. Install the air outlet louver by turning clockwise till it is seated in place.
  7. Install the auxiliary climate control assembly. Refer to Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement - Front in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  8. Install the assist handles. Refer to Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement .
  9. Install the interior dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  10. Install the rear coat hook, if equipped. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement .
  11. Install the sunshade holders to the headliner.
  12. Install the front sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
  13. Connect the electrical connector to the rear view mirror, if needed.
  14. Install the upper console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
  15. Install the rear corner trim pillar moldings. Refer to Body Rear Corner Garnish Molding Replacement .
  16. Install the third pillar trim moldings. Refer to Third Pillar Trim Replacement .
  17. Install the center trim pillar moldings. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  18. Carefully route the wire harness through the IP in order to connect the wire to the junction block located next the brake pedal.
  19. Install the transfer case control module, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement in Transfer Case.

  20. Object Number: 676224  Size: SH

    Important: Please ensure that all of the wire harness retainers in the IP and the windshield pillar are all pressed into place in order to prevent rattling during driving.

  21. Press in the wire harness retainer (1) in order to secure the harness.

  22. Object Number: 698526  Size: SH
  23. Connect the headliner electrical connectors to the junction block located next to the brake pedal.

  24. Object Number: 348648  Size: SH
  25. Install the drivers side accessory housing (1) to the IP.
  26. Install the sunroof finishing lace, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Opening Trim Finish Lace Replacement .
  27. Install the IP top trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.