Hello all! This DIY is to step by step walk you through removing the headliner in your car, and covering it in suede..... It got dark by the time I finished this so I will edit this in the morning with updated pictures, regardless, here you go!
Tools needed:
Total time:
First step, we need to remove all of the trim pieces to get the headliner out... We'll start with the sunglasses holder thing... there are four screws total in this thingy, Open it up and if you look into the thing, you'll see two screws:
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Next remove the overhead lighting cover, there are two indents in the plastic that you can slide a flathead into, it simply pops out one side at a time
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if you pull your lights out, or if you can see the top, there are two more screws, one in each light housing.. then simply pull and the whole thing should pretty much fall out:
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You'll have to unplug the wire thing that gives power to the lights...Now you have a gaping whole, and you're not turning back on me now....
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Moving on to the visors, there are two points with screws that need to be removed, here:
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and here: now this one is a bit trickier because you have to remove a platic cover that, to be honest, is kind of a PITA to pull off.... all you do is pull hard but not hard enough to crack it (like i did).
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then do the other side.... after you've removed both visors we'll start on the trim above the door. Simply slide a flathead into the trim and with a little levarge in specific points (four along the window into the dash)
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alright, next we travel towards the back... there is a flat piece where i don't really know how to describe better than the picture:
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done:
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ok so there are two of these annoying little screw like things that i basically just broke off 'cuz fingers aren't supposed to loosen stuff like that... here's what they look like:
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and here's what i did to remove them:
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i broke one and ruled them both obsolete, the plastic surround trim pieces hold the headliner in just fine without those little guys, but if you can get them out and back in, go for it!
once you've removed those few trim pieces, you should be able to slide the headliner out without removing these:
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with a little help, slide the headliner forward towards the windshield, you'll want to move slowly and evenly, so this is where the seond set of hands comes in handy quite well.
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it's important to utilize your helpful hands, so don't squish them with the headliner like i did
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ok, all finished, slide the headliner out careful not to drop it or bend it... next you'll want to find a large surface to lay the headliner down onto and begin work. i'd suggest covering the surrounding area with newspaper so not to spray any glue on anything but the headliner.
now, make sure your fabric fits hhah, you'll want a little fabric hanging over each side of the headliner.
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Tools needed:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
Razor Blade
1 Cubic Yard of your choice fabric
Super77 Spray Adheasive (or strongest available)
Second set of hands (dedicated girlfriend)
Total time:
1.5 Hours (ish)
First step, we need to remove all of the trim pieces to get the headliner out... We'll start with the sunglasses holder thing... there are four screws total in this thingy, Open it up and if you look into the thing, you'll see two screws:
Next remove the overhead lighting cover, there are two indents in the plastic that you can slide a flathead into, it simply pops out one side at a time
if you pull your lights out, or if you can see the top, there are two more screws, one in each light housing.. then simply pull and the whole thing should pretty much fall out:
You'll have to unplug the wire thing that gives power to the lights...Now you have a gaping whole, and you're not turning back on me now....
Moving on to the visors, there are two points with screws that need to be removed, here:
and here: now this one is a bit trickier because you have to remove a platic cover that, to be honest, is kind of a PITA to pull off.... all you do is pull hard but not hard enough to crack it (like i did).
then do the other side.... after you've removed both visors we'll start on the trim above the door. Simply slide a flathead into the trim and with a little levarge in specific points (four along the window into the dash)
alright, next we travel towards the back... there is a flat piece where i don't really know how to describe better than the picture:
done:
ok so there are two of these annoying little screw like things that i basically just broke off 'cuz fingers aren't supposed to loosen stuff like that... here's what they look like:
and here's what i did to remove them:
i broke one and ruled them both obsolete, the plastic surround trim pieces hold the headliner in just fine without those little guys, but if you can get them out and back in, go for it!
once you've removed those few trim pieces, you should be able to slide the headliner out without removing these:
with a little help, slide the headliner forward towards the windshield, you'll want to move slowly and evenly, so this is where the seond set of hands comes in handy quite well.
it's important to utilize your helpful hands, so don't squish them with the headliner like i did
ok, all finished, slide the headliner out careful not to drop it or bend it... next you'll want to find a large surface to lay the headliner down onto and begin work. i'd suggest covering the surrounding area with newspaper so not to spray any glue on anything but the headliner.
now, make sure your fabric fits hhah, you'll want a little fabric hanging over each side of the headliner.
