Headliner removal instructions?

[Mabcim]

The instructions suggest it's possible to slip the rear headliner over the upper C-pillar trim. Not sure how much I buy that.

Also looks like there's been a recent revision (Jan 25th) to the recall procedures to disassemble more of the B-pillars, as well as more fully spell out the headliner removal; before it just referred to the service manual directions.

Thanks for posting. A lot of little things going on there. Interesting about shaving the foam block some.
Glad I wired the auto dimming mirror the way I did. Will be removing my patch/jumper before taking in for this.

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[Darnon]

Yeah, there's a lot going on. I could have sworn the labor time used to be 4 hrs. 2 hrs sounds a bit tight for all of that work. Part why I'm glad I don't work flat rate.

 

[Mabcim]

Yeah, there's a lot going on. I could have sworn the labor time used to be 4 hrs. 2 hrs sounds a bit tight for all of that work. Part why I'm glad I don't work flat rate.

Yeah, no way that can be in 2hrs; if they want to be careful. Maybe after they do about 20, they could be quick.

 

[georgeb]

@shazel how does the rear dome light assembly remove from the headliner?

i cant figure out how to get it out.

thanks!

Edit: figured it out - instructions here are exact:

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/dome-light-removal.3498/#post-59903

put the screwdriver in the middle - front between the two tabs - and then pry it downward.

this then gives you enough access to get to the 8mm roof bolt holding the antenna assembly on.

now to see if I can actually get the antenna assembly out without dropping the whole headliner.

 

[shazel]

@shazel how does the rear dome light assembly remove from the headliner?

i cant figure out how to get it out.

thanks!

I don't have pictures of it but there are three pieces. One is the clear plastic lens that can be pryed out but unsure now which side you pry from and if that matters. Once you remove that there are two more pieces plus a spring used for pressing the light as a button so make sure to keep track of it. The grey piece has two tabs on one side that you need to unsnap from the last black piece that has the light/PCB on it. Once the grey piece is removed I think the black piece can be removed after disconnectimg the cable.

 

[georgeb]

It is completely possible to unfasten the sharkfin antenna from the roof with just removing the rear dome light.

However removing the entire sharkfin requires unplugging the harness - which would require removing the upper B and upper C pillars.

 

[Barracuda340]

Can anyone tell me how to remove the rear dome light? I dont want to drop the headliner, and just want to fish wires up there to tie into it with a wire snake. Is it a matter of popping the lens out, and maybe a screw or 2 inside? I read the previous post and dont want to damage anything on this "Lego truck". I say Lego because everything seems to be plastic and snap together.

 

[georgeb]

Can anyone tell me how to remove the rear dome light? I dont want to drop the headliner, and just want to fish wires up there to tie into it with a wire snake. Is it a matter of popping the lens out, and maybe a screw or 2 inside? I read the previous post and dont want to damage anything on this "Lego truck". I say Lego because everything seems to be plastic and snap together.

first off i want to make sure you dont hurt yourself.

scroll up a few posts.

there is a link in the post.

now - be careful on this step - but try clicking the link.

i know - i know - its a lot of work. pace yourself.

 

[Barracuda340]

first off i want to make sure you dont hurt yourself.

scroll up a few posts.

there is a link in the post.

now - be careful on this step - but try clicking the link.

i know - i know - its a lot of work. pace yourself.

Hurt myself? Seriously, what am I gonna hurt myself on? Straightened out coat hanger with U shaped hook on the end, never pulled the headliner. Figured out how to pop the light out. Used a butter knife to pop it. Fished the coat hanger from the dome light hole to the C pillar. Taped my wire to it, and pulled it through. Only removed L/H C pillar plastics.

 

[ClemsonU88]

Straightened out coat hanger with U shaped hook on the end, never pulled the headliner. Figured out how to pop the light out. Used a butter knife to pop it. Fished the coat hanger from the dome light hole to the C pillar. Taped my wire to it, and pulled it through. Only removed L/H C pillar plastics.

Out of curiosity, why did you want to run a wire from the C Pillar to the rear dome?

 

[Barracuda340]

Homemade under seat cargo light housing, with high bright LED light for a side by side buggy. Dome light hot times out after 15 minutes, and I added a mercury switch to also shut it off when I lower the seat.

 

[Chris_G]

Great idea!

 

[Barracuda340]

Thanks!! I was thinking that something like a car trunk light would be ideal.

 

[Uncle Ed]

Has anyone pulled the headliner? I bumped the shark fin on my garage door and now its not sitting flush against the roof.

Any help or photos would be appreciated. Thanks!

Did you ever get your roof antenna tightened?

 

[Red Ryder]

I could write the preface:​

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Step 1. Cover all exposed areas of vehicle cabin with protective cloth to eliminate damage.​

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Step 2. Ensure that all personnel involved with headliner removal or in the general vicinity have clean hands.​

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Step 3. Repeat Step #2.​

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Step 4. Repeat Step #2​

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