Tribute 2WD L4-2.3L (2005)
4. Remove the upper B-pillar bolt covers and bolts, then remove the B-pillar trim panels.
5. If equipped, remove the overhead console retaining screws and disconnect the electrical connector, then remove the console from the vehicle.
6. Remove the sunvisors and sunvisor clips. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.
7. Open the rear seat overhead assist handle bolt covers, then remove the bolts and the assist handles.
8. Position the front and rear door weatherstrips down away from the headliner.
9. Allow the headliner to hang down loosely at the front corners. Do not pull down on the headliner or otherwise stress it, or damage may result.
INSPECTION:
1. Without pulling the headliner down beyond its natural hanging rest position, carefully inspect the structural foam blocks mounted at the passenger
and drivers side front corners on the top of the headliner to see if they have one (1) or two (2) indentations.
- If the blocks have two (2) indentations, no modification is required. Proceed to ASSEMBLY.
- If the blocks have only one (1) indentation, proceed to DISASSEMBLY FOR MODIFICATION.
DISASSEMBLY FOR MODIFICATION:
1. Remove the interior lamp lens.
2. Remove the two (2) screws and the interior lamp, then disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Proceed to FOAM BLOCK MODIFICATION.
FOAM BLOCK MODIFICATION:
1. Using fender covers, seat covers or suitable rags, cover the defroster and instrument panel ducts so no chips can fall into the heater plenum.
2. Install a drill stop or apply suitable tape onto the drill bit 140 mm (5 1/2 in) from the end of the cutting portion of the bit (not from the threaded
tip).
CAUTION: The weight of the tool when positioned on the foam block increases the risk of headliner damage. Hold the headliner up when
