does anyone know how to remove the headliner on a 97 ex ?
headliner removal ?
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you start from the bottom...take out door jams...sail pieces...the mirror and visor pieces...it just takes time...dont be scared of it...just remember the order that the pieces came out...its pretty self explanatory...i just took mine out to re-glue it...
thanks for the help guys, im still kinda nervous about taking it out but im sure it will be fine.
I need to do my moonroof visor and my both my passenger and drivers sunvisors
Im Using Vinyl On Mine, Ive Been Talking To A Comapny In Okc That Will Do Mine For The Cost Of Parts Only No Labor If I Pull My Headliner For Them.
I have vinyl in my hatch and its still up there with no signs of being too heavy.defvayne said:
Stock 5th gen headliners are vinyl.defvayne said:
They seem to work just fine.Main pages first. The additional images are linked below these two main pages.
4D
- Front pillar trim (both sides, see page 20-59)
- Center pillar lower trim panel (both sides, see page 20-59)
- Upper anchor bolt from the front seat belt (both sides, see page 20-85)
- Center pillar outer trim and center pillar upper trim (both sides, see page 20-59)
- Ceiling light (see section 23 - 165 and 166)
- Rearview mirror (see page 20-25)
3D
- Front pillar trim (both sides, see page 20-60)
- Right rear seat-back and rear seat cushion (see page 20-80)
- Rear center shelf (see page 20-60)
- Rear center shelf (see page 20-60)
- Rear side shelf and side trim panel (right side, see page 20-60)
- Upper anchor bolts from the front and rear seat belts (right sides, see page 20-86, 89)
- Quarter trim panel (right side, see page 20-60)
- Ceiling light (see section 23 - 165 and 166)
- Rearview mirror (see page 20-25)
2D
- Front pillar trim (both sides, see page 20-61)
- Right rear seat-back and rear seat cushion (see page 20-81)
- Side trim panel (right side, see page 20-61)
- Upper anchor bolt from the front seat belt (right side, see page 20-86)
- Quarter trim panel (right side, see page 20-61)
- Ceiling light (see section 23 - 165 and 166)
- Rearview mirror (see page 20-25)
I like the sewing club idea!!!
what the hell are you removing your headliner for?blackhbdx said:
Like I said, 5th gens have it and when you get in you don't really even notice it. It's a lot easier to clean, plus it doesn't fall because of moisture.Lil_falco said:
Say that someone opens a soda in my car and it sprays a bit. Gets on the seat, door, window and headliner. Okay, the seat is easy. An oxy cleaner will take the stain right out, no problem. The glass is also easy, just using a glass cleaner. Use a damp cloth on the door panel, and then dress it with interior cleaner/conditioner. But the headliner... that's a problem. If you get it wet it can soak into the glue and cause the headliner to sag. You can't even vacuum it, because it can grab it off of the cardboard backing. So you have to get a very damp cloth and dab it gently. Trying to get a large stain out is likley to cause a problem since you'll nbeed to soak it so much.
But the vinyl headliner... spray some oxy cleaner on a brush and scrub away. Wipe off the excess and you're good.
I'd go with a semi-gloss type of finish on the vinyl so it matches the interior better. Too shiny and it's going to look weird, too matte and it migth be difficult to clean. Semi-gloss should basically look like the fabric anyway.
For those in doubt about vinyl headliners, keep in mind that all higher end brands (like acura) predominantly use vinyl and occasionally leather headliners. Aside from the added ease of cleaning, they tend not to sag because of the heavier adhesive needed to apply them. Old cloth headliners sag due to roof heat which dries up the weak adhesives used to apply them and dries the cheap foam out as well.
When changing from cloth to vinyl, first remove the stock foam padding because its flimsy. If you'd like to keep a plush feel beneath the vinyl, add a firmer foam that shouldnt deteriorate so easily. Ive used 3M heavy duty adhesive spray on several applications (uses various foam paddings) with no issues. Its very strong. Im about to swap my headliner today & re-wrap the old one in black vinyl. It'll be a while but I'll take pix & post the process.
there is no way vinyl is too heavy, i have mine done in black sude and its still up there.