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Headlining Trim Panel Replacement LHD

Removal Procedure

    Notice: Refer to General Repair Instructions in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the fuse from the passenger compartment fuse and relay panel assembly.
  2. Remove the following components as required:
  3. •  Front seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
    • Seat head restraints, if fitted. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement.
    • Windshield side garnish, on both sides. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement.
    • Trim Panel - Upper Centre Pillar, on both sides. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
    • Sunshade assembly, on both sides. Refer to Sunshade Replacement.
    • Trim panel rear quarter on both sides. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
    • Dome lamp assembly. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement.
    • Windshield defroster grill. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement.

    Notice: Refer to General Repair Instructions in the Preface section.

    • DVD player surround. Refer to Video Disc Player Display Bezel Replacement.
    • DVD screen surround. Refer to Video Display Replacement.

    Object Number: 1939457  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the rain sensor electrical connector (1).
  5. Notice: Refer to General Repair Instructions in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1939455  Size: SH
  6. Prise open the assist handle (3) screw covers (1).
  7. Remove the two retaining screws (2) and leave the assist handles attach the headliner.

  8. Object Number: 1939458  Size: SH
  9. Detach the headlining wiring harness retaining clips (1) located on the A-pillar inner panel (2).

  10. Object Number: 1939473  Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the headliner electrical connector (1), which is located under the defroster grill.

  12. Object Number: 1939460  Size: SH

    Important: Removal and installation of the headliner requires the aid of an assistant, under no circumstances should it be removed or installed by one person.

  13. Once all the components have been removed, disengage the rear retaining clips (1).
  14. Remove the headliner assembly.

  15. Object Number: 1939475  Size: SH

    Important: The headliner must be removed as shown above.

  16. Remove the headlining (1) via the left hand passenger rear door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1939475  Size: SH
  1. Carefully place headlining (1) into vehicle via right hand rear door, as per removal.

  2. Object Number: 1939460  Size: SH
  3. Carefully engage the headliner retaining clips (1).

  4. Object Number: 1939473  Size: SH
  5. Connect the headliner electrical connector (1).

  6. Object Number: 1939458  Size: SH
  7. Attach the headlining wiring harness retaining clips (1) to the A-pillar inner panel (2).
  8. Notice: Refer to General Repair Instructions in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1939455  Size: SH
  9. Install the assist handles (3) retaining torx screws (2).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the assist handle retaining screws to 2.0  N·m (18 lb in).

  11. Close the retaining torx screw covers (1).

  12. Object Number: 1939457  Size: SH
  13. Connect the rain sensor electrical connector (1).
  14. Install the following components as per removal:
  15. • DVD player surround. Refer to Video Disc Player Display Bezel Replacement .
    • DVD screen surround. Refer to Video Display Replacement.
    • Windshield defrost grill. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement.
    •  Dome lamp assembly. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement.
    • Trim panel rear quarter on both sides. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
    • Sunshade assembly, on both sides. Refer to Sunshade Replacement.
    • Trim Panel - Upper Centre Pillar, on both sides. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
    • Windshield side garnish, on both sides. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement.
    • Seat head restraints, if fitted. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement.
    •  Front seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
  16. Test all components removed for correct operation.

Headlining Trim Panel Replacement RHD

Removal Procedure

    Notice: Refer to General Repair Instructions in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the fuse from the passenger compartment fuse and relay panel assembly.
  2. Remove the following components as required:
  3. •  Front seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
    • Seat head restraints, if fitted. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
    • Windshield side garnish, on both sides. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
    • Trim Panel - Upper Centre Pillar, on both sides. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
    • Assist handles (if fitted). Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
    • Sunshade assembly, on both sides. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
    • Trim panel rear quarter on both sides. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
    • Dome lamp assembly. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .
    • Windshield defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .

    Notice: Refer to General Repair Instructions in the Preface section.

    • DVD player surround. Refer to Video Disc Player Display Bezel Replacement in Entertainment.
    • DVD screen surround. Refer to Video Disc Player Display Bezel Replacement in Entertainment.

    Object Number: 1939457  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the rain sensor electrical connector (1).

  5. Object Number: 1939554  Size: SH
  6. Detach the headlining wiring harness retaining clips (1) located on the A-pillar inner panel (2).

  7. Object Number: 1939573  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the headliner electrical connector (1), which is located under the defroster grille.

  9. Object Number: 1939497  Size: SH

    Important: Removal and installation of the headliner requires the aid of an assistant, under no circumstances should it be removed or installed by one person.

  10. Once all the components have been removed, disengage the rear retaining clips (1).
  11. Remove the headliner assembly.

  12. Object Number: 1939600  Size: SH

    Important: The headliner must be removed as shown above.

  13. With the aid of an assistant, remove the headlining (1) via the right hand passenger rear door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1939600  Size: SH

    Important: Take care not to fold the headliner. Folding the headliner will result in visible creases in the headliner fabric.

  1. With the aid of an assistant, carefully place headlining (1) into vehicle via right hand rear door, as per removal.

  2. Object Number: 1939497  Size: SH
  3. Locate the datum pin (2) to the rear of the roof assembly.
  4. Important: Make sure that the headliner datum pin is located in the rear of the roof assembly.

  5. Carefully engage the headliner retaining clips (1).

  6. Object Number: 1939573  Size: SH
  7. Connect the headliner electrical connector (1).

  8. Object Number: 1939554  Size: SH
  9. Attach the headlining wiring harness retaining clips (1) to the A-pillar inner panel (2).

  10. Object Number: 1939457  Size: SH
  11. Connect the rain sensor electrical connector (1).
  12. Install the following components as per removal:
  13. • DVD player surround. Refer to Video Disc Player Display Bezel Replacement .
    • DVD screen surround. Refer to Video Disc Player Display Bezel Replacement .
    • Windshield defrost grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
    •  Dome lamp assembly. Refer to Dome Lamp Replacement .
    • Trim panel rear quarter on both sides. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
    • Sunshade assembly, on both sides. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
    • Assist handles (if fitted). Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
    • Trim Panel - Upper Centre Pillar, on both sides. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
    • Windshield side garnish, on both sides. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
    • Seat head restraints, if fitted. Refer to Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement .
    •  Front seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  14. Test all components removed for correct operation.