SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, 2-door, 4-door and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
From the A-pillar, disconnect the connector(s) (B).
Left side (with navigation)
Right side
5.
From the quarter pillar or the C-pillar, remove the harness clips (A).
6.
From the quarter pillar or the C-pillar, disconnect the connector (B).
7.
4-door: Remove the clips (A).
2-door
4-door
8.
Slide the front seats all the way back, and recline the seat-backs fully.
9.
With the help of an assistant, lower the headliner (A).
2-door
4-door
10.
With the help of an assistant, remove the headliner (A) through the door opening.
NOTE: Do not bend the headliner. Bending the headliner will crease and damage it.
Without moonroof
With moonroof
11.
If necessary, remove the cushion tapes (A).
Front
Rear
12.
If necessary, remove the grab handle bracket (A).
11.
Headliner - Check
2-door
4-door
1.
If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the headliner, along with the other parts listed for side curtain airbag deployment.
2.
To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the headliner and all removed trim. Replace any pieces with the following damage:
Any creases or tears in the headliner (A).
Any damages around the grab handle holes (B) or the sunvisor holes (C) in the headliner.
Any hook and loop fastener bases (D), the magnet (E) (4-door), or the clip bases (F) which have come off the headliner.
