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.
Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Use a small flat - bladed tool to open the right side upper and lower assist handle covers (1) to access the bolts (2).
- Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Cover - Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
- Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Bolt - Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
- Pull inward at the top to disengage upper attachment clip.
- Pull upward to disengage from the instrument panel.
- Windshield Garnish Molding - Right Side (3) - Remove
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Sunshade Retainer Bolt Cover - Right Side (1) - Remove
- Sunshade Bolt - Right Side (2) - Remove [3x]
- Squeeze the tabs at the right side base of the sunshade (3) to detach it from the roof panel and allow the headlining trim panel with the sunshade (3) attached to be lowered.
- {If equipped} Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the right side retainer (4) attaching the sunshade (3) to the headlining trim panel.
- Sunshade - Right Side (3) - Reposition
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Open the right side sunshade support bolt access cover with an appropriate tool.
- Sunshade Support Bolt - Right Side (1) - Remove
- Using the appropriate tool, release the right side metal sunshade support retainer.
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Use a small flat - bladed tool to open the bolt caps (1) and gain access to the bolts.
- Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Bolt Cap - Right Side (1) - Remove
- Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt - Right Side (2) - Remove
- Pull the Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel (3) toward the inside of the vehicle to disengage the clips and retainers.
- Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel - Right Side (3) - Reposition
Push in the lamp lens (1) to access the notches on the roof console lamp trim plate (2).
- Using a plastic trim tool and working your way rearward, release the retainers of the roof console lamp trim plate (2).
Roof Console Lamp Trim Plate (1) - Remove [2x]
- Roof Console Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
Roof Console (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Lower the right front section of the headlining trim panel.
Remove excess glue and material from the communication interface module microphone harness and re-tape areas where the tape was removed or damaged.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Unlock the retaining tabs.
- Communication Interface Module Microphone (1) - Remove
The Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel does not need to be fully removed from the vehicle.
Note the location of the fastener opening. The fasteners are being misaligned and not retaining the forward roof console clips during installation.
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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.