Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Headliner Inspection: Inspection
How to use this service information .
NOTICE:
When working with a vehicle equipped with the electronic air suspension, be sure to set it to the leveling off mode to prevent unexpected operation. Refer to the Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions - Refer to: Electronic Air Suspension System Connector Fitting Precautions or Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions for the procedure.
- Headliner - Check
Procedure/Specifications
1. If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the headliner (a) with a new one.
2. If the side curtain airbag has not deployed, check the headliner and note the following items:
- To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect the headliner and replace it with a new one if it has any of the following damage:
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Any creases or tears in the headliner
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Any damages around the grab handle holes (b) or the sunvisor holes (c) in the headliner
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Any fasteners (d) and the clip bases (e) which have come off the headliner
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.