Body and Paint

Headliner - Lowering. Removal and Installation

13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
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  1. Both sides, remove the front pillar trim panel.
    Refer to: Front Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  2. Both sides, remove the center pillar trim panel.
    Refer to: Center Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  3. Remove the rear pillar upper trim panels on both sides.
    Refer to: Rear Pillar Upper Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  4. Position both front seats to the full rearward and fully reclined position.
    Ford Fusion. Headliner - Lowering. Removal and Installation
  5. If equipped.
    Remove the rearview mirror upper cover.
    Ford Fusion. Headliner - Lowering. Removal and Installation
  6. If equipped.
    Remove the rearview mirror lower cover.
    Ford Fusion. Headliner - Lowering. Removal and Installation
  7. If equipped.
    Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    Ford Fusion. Headliner - Lowering. Removal and Installation
  8. Both sides.
    Remove the sun visor.
    1. Remove the retainer cover.
    1. Release the clip.
    1. Remove the sun visor.
    1. If equipped.
      Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Ford Fusion. Headliner - Lowering. Removal and Installation
  9. Both sides.
    Remove the retainer and sun visor clip.
    Ford Fusion. Headliner - Lowering. Removal and Installation
  10. All.
    Remove the fastener covers and fasteners and remove the assist handles.
    Ford Fusion. Headliner - Lowering. Removal and Installation
  11. On the left side, release the clips and position the wiring harness aside.
    Ford Fusion. Headliner - Lowering. Removal and Installation
  12. If equipped.
    On the right side, release the clips and position the headliner wiring harness aside.
    Ford Fusion. Headliner - Lowering. Removal and Installation
  13. Release the magnets, locating pins and magnets and lower the headliner.
    Ford Fusion. Headliner - Lowering. Removal and Installation

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