Warning: 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.

Caution: 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: 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.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling
2. Remove the sunshade supports. Refer to Sunshade Support Replacement
3. Remove the roof console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement
4. Remove the windscreen outside moisture sensor cover. Refer to Windscreen Outside Moisture Sensor Cover Replacement
5. Remove the assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement
6. Remove the windscreen garnish mouldings. Refer to Windscreen Garnish Moulding Replacement
7. Remove the centre pillar upper garnish mouldings. Refer to Centre Pillar Upper Garnish Moulding Replacement
8. Remove the quarterlight garnish mouldings. Refer to Quarterlight Garnish Moulding Replacement : 4-Door Notchback 69
9. Move the driver seat fully forward and recline.

1

Headliner Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 3)

2

Headliner Trim Panel Assembly

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Tip
When installing a new headliner, tape any unused connector to the headliner with a high adhesive tape.