Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L (1991)
Headliner: Service and Repair
Headliner And Sun Visor
The Dakota standard equipment cab headliner is a molded hardboard. A cloth-cover molded cab headliner is used with SLT model.
HEADLINER REMOVAL
CAUTION: A cab headliner is a one-piece, molded hardboard. It has limited flexibility and must not be bent during removal/installation.
1. Remove the sunvisors and retaining clips.
2. Remove the windshield trim mouldings, B-pillar panels or quarter panels (club cab) and rear window upper trim moulding. If necessary, refer to
the removal procedure.
3. As applicable, remove the dome/cargo lamp, the map/reading lamp and/or overhead console. If necessary, refer to the removal procedures.
4. Remove the retaining screws and the assist handle.
5. Remove the retaining screws and the coat hook.
6. Remove all other headliner interfering components.
7. Remove the headliner retaining screws.
8. Carefully remove the headliner from the cab.
INSTALLATION
1. Carefully position the headliner in the cab adjacent to the roof panel.
2. Install the headliner retaining screws. Tighten the screws to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Position the assist handle on the headliner and install the retaining screws. Tighten the screws to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
4. Position the coat hook on the headliner and install the retaining screws. Tighten the screws to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
5. Install the trim mouldings/panels, lamps and all other components that were removed for headliner access.
