For 1990-2009 cars

## 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:

• | 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.

3. Disconnect the rain sensor electrical connector (1).

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

4. Prise open the assist handle (3) screw covers (1).
5. Remove the two retaining screws (2) and leave the assist handles attach the headliner.
6. Detach the headlining wiring harness retaining clips (1) located on the A-pillar inner panel (2).
7. Disconnect the headliner electrical connector (1), which is located under the defroster grill.

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.

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

Important: The headliner must be removed as shown above.

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

### Installation Procedure

1. Carefully place headlining (1) into vehicle via right hand rear door, as per removal.
2. Carefully engage the headliner retaining clips (1).
3. Connect the headliner electrical connector (1).
4. Attach the headlining wiring harness retaining clips (1) to the A-pillar inner panel (2).

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

5. Install the assist handles (3) retaining torx screws (2).

Tighten
Tighten the assist handle retaining screws to 2.0 N·m (18 lb in).

6. Close the retaining torx screw covers (1).
7. Connect the rain sensor electrical connector (1).
8. Install the following components as per removal:

• | 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.

9. Test all components removed for correct operation.