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Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U)

  1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 1
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 1
  1. Reposition the weatherstrip as necessary.
  2. Pull down the windshield garnish molding (1) rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar.
  3. Access the windshield garnish bolt (2) on the backside of the windshield garnish molding (1).
  4. Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt (2) » Remove
  5. Windshield Garnish Molding - Left Side (1) » Remove
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 2
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 2
  1. Reposition the weatherstrip as necessary.
  2. Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Cover (1) » Remove [2x]
  3. Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Bolt (2) » Remove [2x]
  4. Windshield Garnish Molding - Right Side (3) » Remove
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 3
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 3
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Radio Front Speaker Grille (1) » Remove
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 4
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 4
  1. Fold the assist handle downward and hold. (2)
  2. Use a small flat-bladed tool to open the assist handle covers to access the bolts.
  3. Roof Rail Assist Handle Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]
  4. Roof Rail Assist Handle (2) » Remove [2x]
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 5
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 5
  1. Sunshade Retainer Bolt Cover (1) » Remove
  2. Sunshade Bolt (2) » Remove [3x]
  3. Squeeze the tabs at the base of the sunshade (3) to detach it from the roof panel and allow the headliner with the sunshade attached to be lowered.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  5. Release the retainer attaching the sunshade (3) to the headlining trim panel.
  6. Sunshade - Left Side (3) » Remove
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 6
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 6
  1. Sunshade Retainer Bolt Cover (1) » Remove
  2. Sunshade Bolt (2) » Remove [3x]
  3. Squeeze the tabs at the base of the sunshade (3) to detach it from the roof panel and allow the headliner with the sunshade attached to be lowered.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  5. Release the retainer attaching the sunshade (3) to the headlining trim panel.
  6. Sunshade - Right Side (3) » Remove
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 7
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 7
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Roof Console Opening Trim Plate (1) » Remove
  3. Roof Console Bolt (2) » Remove [2x]
  4. Roof Console (3) » Remove
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 8
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 8
  1. Open the sunshade support bolt access covers with an appropriate tool on both sides of vehicle.
  2. Sunshade Support Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  3. Using the appropriate tool, release the metal sunshade support retainers on both sides of vehicle.
  4. Sunshade Support (2) » Remove [2x]
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 9
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 9
  1. Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool between the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover insert (1) and windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (2).
  2. Separate the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover insert (1) from the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (2).
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 10
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 10
  1. Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Insert (1) » Remove
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 11
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 11
  1. Using a suitable plastic trim tool, carefully pry downward on the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (1) to release it from the windshield.
  2. Pull downward to remove the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (1) from the windshield.
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 12
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 12
  1. Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool between the roof rail rear seat position reading and courtesy lamp (1) and headlining trim panel (2).
  2. Separate the roof rail rear seat position reading and courtesy lamp (1) from the headlining trim panel (2).
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 13
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 13
  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  2. Roof Rail Rear Seat Position Reading and Courtesy Lamp (1) » Remove [2x]
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 14
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 14
  1. Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool between the rear seat position center reading and courtesy lamp (1) and headlining trim panel (2).
  2. Separate the rear seat position center reading and courtesy lamp (1) from the headlining trim panel (2).
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 15
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 15
  1. Pull downward to release the retaining tabs.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Rear Seat Position Center Reading and Courtesy Lamp - Rear (1) » Remove
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 16
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 16
  1. Insert a suitable flat-bladed plastic trim tool between the cargo center courtesy lamp (1) and headlining trim panel (2).
  2. Separate the cargo center courtesy lamp (1) from the headlining trim panel (2).
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 17
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 17
  1. Pull downward to release the retaining tabs.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Cargo Center Courtesy Lamp (1) » Remove
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 18
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 18
  1. Place the coat hook (2) in the open position.
  2. Coat Hook Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]
  3. Coat Hook (2) » Remove [4x]
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 19
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 19
  1. Move both front seats fully forward.
  2. Use a flat bladed plastic tool between the center pillar center trim panel (1) and the center pillar upper trim panel to disengage the upper retaining clips (2) on both sides of the vehicle.
  3. Pull from both sides of the center pillar center trim panel (1) to release the middle and lower retaining clips (2) on both sides of the vehicle.
  4. Center Pillar Center Trim Panel (1) » Remove [2x]
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 20
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 20
  1. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Bolt Cap (1) » Remove [2x]
  2. Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (2)» Remove [2x]
  3. Pull the center pillar upper trim panel (3) toward the inside of the vehicle to disengage the retaining clips on both sides of the vehicle.
  1. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel (3) » Reposition [2x]
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 21
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 21
  1. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt Cap (1) » Remove
  2. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) » Remove
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 22
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 22
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  1. Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel (1) » Reposition
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 23
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 23
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Pull the body side rear window garnish molding (1)  outwards enough to access the tether fastener.
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 24
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 24
  1. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Tether Retaining Clip (2) » Remove
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 25
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 25
  1. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (1) » Remove
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 26
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 26
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  1. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding (1) » Reposition
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 27
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 27
  1. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt Cap (1) » Remove
  2. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) » Remove
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 28
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 28
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  1. Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel (1) » Reposition
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 29
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 29
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Pull the body side rear window garnish molding (1) outwards enough to access the tether fastener.
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 30
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 30
  1. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Tether Retaining Clip (2) » Remove
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 31
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 31
  1. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (1) » Remove
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 32
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 32
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  1. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding (1) » Reposition
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 33
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 33
  1. Disconnect the rear seat belt mini-latch (1).
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 34
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 34
  1. Using a suitable plastic trim tool, release the retaining tabs.
  2. Rear Seat Center Belt Opening Bezel - 3rd Row Seat (1) » Remove
  3. Feed the 3rd row seat center belt through the rear seat center belt opening bezel (1).
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 35
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 35
  1. 3rd Row Seat Belt Guide Cover (1) » Open
  2. Rear Seat Belt Guide Bolt (2) » Remove [2x]
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 36
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 36
  1. 3rd Row Seat Belt Guide (1) » Reposition
  2. Using a suitable trim tool, gently pry and pull downwards on the rear seat belt opening bezel  (2) to release the retaining clip on both sides of the vehicle.
  3. Rear Seat Belt Opening Bezel (2) » Remove [2x]
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 37
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 37
  1. Reposition the sunroof housing front drain hose.
  2. Retaining Clip (1) » Remove [2x]
  3. Disengage the retainer (2) at the bottom of the harness.
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 38
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (SWB with C3U) — figure 38
  1. Lower the headlining trim panel (1).
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  3. Disengage the retaining clips (2) at the rear of the headliner trim panel and around the sunroof opening.
  4. With the aid of an assistant, remove the headlining trim panel (1) from the vehicle through the liftgate opening.
  5. Headlining Trim Panel (1) » Remove
  6. Transfer components as necessary.
  7. If transferring or replacing the wiring harness. Take note of the wiring harness locations and measure the harness lead length prior to removing. Mark harness routing locations on new headlining trim panel (2) prior to harness removal.
  1. Install the headliner wiring harness, if necessary. Lay the wiring harness on the new headlining trim panel (1) to confirm correct routing and ensure harness leads are proper length for mating connections prior to gluing. Use hot melt adhesive to install the wiring harness. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers Apply insulator tape over glued locations to prevent squeaks and rattles as needed.

  2. With the aid of an assistant, position the headlining trim panel (1) into the vehicle through the liftgate opening.

  3. Connect the electrical connectors.

  4. Engage the retaining clips (2) at the rear underside of the headlining trim panel (1).

  5. Headlining Trim Panel (1) » Install

  6. Engage the retainer (2) at the bottom of the harness.

  7. Retaining Clip (1) » Install [2x]

  8. Reposition the sunroof housing front drain hose.

  9. Rear Seat Belt Opening Bezel (2) » Install [2x]

  10. 3rd Row Seat Belt Guide (1) » Install [2x]

  1. Rear Seat Belt Guide Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  2. 3rd Row Seat Belt Guide Cover (1) » Close

  3. Feed the 3rd row seat center belt through the rear seat center belt opening bezel (1).

  4. Rear Seat Center Belt Opening Bezel - 3rd Row Seat (1) » Install

  5. Connect the rear seat belt mini-latch (1).

  6. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding (1) » Reposition

  7. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  8. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Tether Retaining Clip (2) » Install

  9. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  1. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding (1) » Install

  2. Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel (1) » Reposition

  3. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  4. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt Cap (1) » Install

  5. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding (1) » Reposition

  6. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  7. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Tether Retaining Clip (2) » Install

  8. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  1. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding (1) » Install

  2. Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel (1) » Reposition

  3. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  4. Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Bolt Cap (1) » Install

  5. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel (3) » Install [2x]

  6. Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (2)» Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  7. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Bolt Cap (1) » Install [2x]

  8. Align the retaining clips (2) with the upper and lower trim panels on both sides of the vehicle.

  9. Center Pillar Center Trim Panel (1) » Install [2x]

  10. Coat Hook (2) » Install [4x]

  11. Coat Hook Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

  12. Connect the electrical connector.

  13. Cargo Center Courtesy Lamp (1) » Install

  14. Apply pressure upward on the cargo center courtesy lamp (1) to engage the retaining tabs.

  15. Connect the electrical connector.

  16. Rear Seat Position Center Reading and Courtesy Lamp - Rear (1) » Install

  17. Apply pressure upward on the rear seat position center reading and courtesy lamp (1) to engage the retaining tabs.

  18. Connect the electrical connector.

  19. Roof Rail Rear Seat Position Reading and Courtesy Lamp (1) » Install [2x]

  20. Install the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (1) ensuring the retaining tabs are fully seated.

  21. Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Insert (1) » Install

  22. Apply pressure upward on the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover insert (1)  to engage the retaining tabs.

  23. Sunshade Support (2) » Install [2x]

  24. Sunshade Support Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  25. Close the sunshade support bolt access covers.

  26. Connect the electrical connectors.

  27. Roof Console (3) » Install

  28. Roof Console Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  29. Roof Console Opening Trim Plate (1) » Install

  30. Connect the electrical connector.

  31. Install the retainer that attaches the sunshade to the headliner.

  32. Sunshade - Right Side (3) » Install

  33. Sunshade Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

  34. Sunshade Retainer Bolt Cover (1) » Install

  35. Connect the electrical connector.

  36. Install the retainer that attaches the sunshade to the headliner.

  37. Sunshade - Left Side (3) » Install

  38. Sunshade Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

  39. Sunshade Retainer Bolt Cover (1) » Install

  40. Roof Rail Assist Handle (2) » Install [2x]

  41. Roof Rail Assist Handle Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

  42. Radio Front Speaker Grille (1) » Install

  43. Windshield Garnish Molding - Right Side (3) » Install

  44. Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  45. Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Cover (1) » Install [2x]

  46. Reposition the weatherstrip as necessary.

  47. Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  48. Align the retainer clips with the slots in the A pillar and press the windshield garnish molding  (1) into place.

  49. Windshield Garnish Molding - Left Side (1) » Install

  50. Reposition the weatherstrip as necessary.

  51. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling