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Repair Procedure: Procedure

  1. A.

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    • Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
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  2. B.
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  3. C.

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    • Removal 

    1. While pushing in the hook (a) with a flat-tip screwdriver, release the sunvisor (b) from the holder (c), and rotate the sunvisor backward 45°

    NOTE: Make sure the hook slides into the bracket cover as you rotate the sunvisor.
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  4. D.

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    • Removal 

    1. Carefully pry off the lens (a).

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  5. E.

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

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    • Removal 

    1. Refer to the figure 1.

    Figure 2 

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    2. Refer to the figure 2.

  6. F.

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

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    • Removal 

    1. Remove the caps (a).

    2. Squeeze the clips (b) with pliers, then remove the grab handle.

  7. G.
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  8. H.
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    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    • Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  9. I.
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    ■ Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    • Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  10. J.
    NOTE:
    • Do not bend the headliner. Bending the headliner will crease and damage it.

    ■ Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Camera Cover
    • Interior Trim Area
      • A-Pillar Trim
      • B-Pillar Upper Trim
      • Quarter Pillar Trim
      • Front Door Opening Seal (as needed)
      • Rear Door Opening Seal (as needed)
      • Rear Side Trim Panel Bracket

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    • Removal 

    1. Raise the vehicle .

    Figure 1 

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    2. Turn over the rear inner fender (a) as needed. (Figure 1)

    3. Remove the right rear damper gusset (b). (Figure 1)

    NOTE:

    The right rear damper gusset gets in the way when pulling the headliner out of the vehicle.

    4. Refer to the figure 2.

    Figure 2 

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    5. Refer to the figure 3.

    Figure 3 

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    6. Refer to the figure 4.

    Figure 4 

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    • Installation 

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    When using a new headliner, check the headliner and the pillar trim overlap. - Refer to: SRS Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment or Airbag and Tensioner Disposal

  11. K.

    ■ Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Headliner

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

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    • Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the support strut.
    • Use eye protection when prying the support strut clips.
    NOTE:
    • The tailgate support struts should not be removed when the tailgate is closed or not fully open.
    • If the tailgate support strut removal with motor is required, remove the other side tailgate support strut without motor at first.
    • Support the tailgate with a prop to the vehicle, not to the ground.

    • Removal 

    1. Remove the tailgate support strut without motor (a) at first.

    NOTE: Do not remove the clips from the support strut.
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    • Installation 

    NOTE:
    • Install the tailgate support strut with motor before installing the tailgate support strut without motor.
    • The tailgate support strut with motor must be installed on the left side.
    • Make sure covered spring side is attached to the hinge side.
  12. L.
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    ■ Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    • Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  13. M.

    ■ After Installation 

  14. N.
    NOTE:

    ■ Preconditions 

    ■ Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Headliner

    • Installation 

    NOTE:
    • Before installing the headliner, make sure the SRS indicator works normally.
    • If the side curtain airbag is frayed, or has any other visible damage, replace it. Do not attempt to repair an airbag.
    • When you install the side curtain airbag, make sure it is not twisted, and that it is not caught between the inflator bracket by the bracket bolts.
    • Make sure that the side curtain airbag inflator retainer is installed properly. Otherwise the side curtain airbag could incorrectly deploy and cause damage or injuries.
    • If there is any damage to the side curtain airbag, do not try to repair it. Replace any damaged side curtain airbag.

    ■ After Installation 

  15. O.
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    ■ Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Headliner

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    • Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  16. P.
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    ■ Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Headliner

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    • Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  17. Q.
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    ■ Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Headliner

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    • Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.
  18. R.

    ■ After Installation 

  19. S.
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    ■ Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Rear Roof Trim

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    • Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.