2007 headliner removal

[adamseela]

I recently purchased a 2007 4runner and have noticed something rolling around on my head liner. I'm asking to see if anyone has any experience in removing the headliners, tips, tricks etc.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

-Sunroof?
-SCA (Side Curtain Airbags?)

You're going to want to pull it through the rear hatch, its all meticulous work (unclipping, unscrewing, ect.) but it comes out easy after you've taken the A, B, C, and D pillars off and all the stuff related to that. They do crease a bit easy, so try not to flex them too much when installing the new/old one.
[MENTION=55855]zopperman[/MENTION] Can we please relocate this to the 4th Gen section.

 

[HokieRunner]

I recently purchased a 2007 4runner and have noticed something rolling around on my head liner. I'm asking to see if anyone has any experience in removing the headliners, tips, tricks etc.

this is my sound system install but it includes pictures and a description of how to tear down the inside of the truck. it's pretty easy, but i'd recommend having another person help you before you try to do the final removal. as [MENTION=66389]BlackWorksInc[/MENTION] said, it's pretty easy to crease them.

4Runner interior removal and stereo install

 

[mikekfr]

I can talk you through removing the headliner, hit me up via private message as this would be much easier over the phone.

As stated, the generic way is to remove all the trim ( if only weather stripping over the windows, then pull it down ) if plastic or metal trim, remove it and set it in the floor of the seat it came out of. The front pillars going along the sides of the windshield, the center pillar covers ( where the driver's and passenger seat belts r mounted ) need to be loosened at minimum, removing them makes the job easier, then the rear trim ( rear side window area ) remove that or loosen it.
All lights removed, visors removed, at this point you check for velcro holding the board up....the very front by the rear view, the very rear ( underneath the luggage rack area ) and the most pita part.....make sure any factory wiring 'hotglued' to the board is removed carefully so as not to break any connections. Take your time with all electrical connections as they are small and weak, treat them like glass.

Once the board is loose and suspending on the loosened trim, you move the board all the way ( right or left, doesn't matter ) one way and then pull it out of the trim on the opposite end. Then, as stated, straight out the back. Car headliners come out the passenger door w/ the seat laid back.

If you need any further assistance, send me a message here...if i'm home, i'll talk you thru whatever you need.

 

[HokieRunner]

I can talk you through removing the headliner, hit me up via private message as this would be much easier over the phone.

As stated, the generic way is to remove all the trim ( if only weather stripping over the windows, then pull it down ) if plastic or metal trim, remove it and set it in the floor of the seat it came out of. The front pillars going along the sides of the windshield, the center pillar covers ( where the driver's and passenger seat belts r mounted ) need to be loosened at minimum, removing them makes the job easier, then the rear trim ( rear side window area ) remove that or loosen it.
All lights removed, visors removed, at this point you check for velcro holding the board up....the very front by the rear view, the very rear ( underneath the luggage rack area ) and the most pita part.....make sure any factory wiring 'hotglued' to the board is removed carefully so as not to break any connections. Take your time with all electrical connections as they are small and weak, treat them like glass.

Once the board is loose and suspending on the loosened trim, you move the board all the way ( right or left, doesn't matter ) one way and then pull it out of the trim on the opposite end. Then, as stated, straight out the back. Car headliners come out the passenger door w/ the seat laid back.

If you need any further assistance, send me a message here...if i'm home, i'll talk you thru whatever you need.

You should not separate the wiring that is glued to the headliner. Just disconnect the harness under the driver side dash and string it up the A pillar.