Headlining: Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki Equator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove body side trim panels. Refer to [BODY SIDE TRIM: COMPONENT ] and [Body Side Trim: Removal and Installation ].
- Remove rear trim. Refer to [BODY SIDE TRIM: COMPONENT ] and [Body Side Trim: Removal and Installation ].
- Remove the sun visor assemblies (RH/LH).
- Insert a suitable thin tool (A) at approximately a 30 degree angle into the sunvisor holder notch on the front of the sunvisor holder (1) and press in the locking tab (B) to release it. While holding in lock tab (B), turn the sunvisor holder (1) 90 degrees to release it from the headliner.
- If the sunvisor holder (1) does not fully rotate, make sure that the suitable thin tool (A) is pressing in on the locking tab (B) and is not positioned under locking tab (B). Reinsert the suitable thin tool (A) as necessary to release the locking tab (B).
- <==: Front
CAUTION: Do not force the sunvisor holder when removing as the locking tab may be damaged if the suitable thin tool is not positioned correctly. - Remove roof console with front room/map lamp and sunglass bin (if equipped).
- Disconnect harness.
- Remove room lamp. Refer to [INTERIOR ROOM LAMP: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
- Remove striker covers (King Cab only).
- Remove assist grips.
- Remove rear window glass (Crew Cab only). Refer to [REAR WINDOW GLASS AND MOLDING: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]
- Remove headlining.NOTE: Use an assistant to steady the headlining while lowering from roof.
- Remove clips from center of headlining (if equipped).
- Remove headlining by tilting through rear window opening on Crew Cab models.
- Remove headlining through door opening on King Cab models.
- Remove assist grip brackets from roof.