If the sunroof needs the headliner replaced the roof panel must be removed as well as the headliner
panel. The best guide for removal is the Haynes manual.
Once removed lay the sunroof’s upholstered panel on a table and remove any remnants of the old
material. The original glue most likely will remain and that is OK.
Cut a piece for the rear vent door, using the old piece as a template or allow about two inches all around
the vent. With the material lying on the vent door, cut darts in the material so it will pull tight around the
corners of the vent door. You will be pulling the material like stretching a canvas so it is OK to cut close to
the edge of the vent door.
Test fit the piece and, with it lying in place, from the backside spray adhesive on the exposed 2-inch area
around the vent door. Use newspapers to shield the rest of the sunroof panel from overspray.
Fold over the edges of the material to glue them in place on the backside of the vent door. Do not glue the
center area of the vent door. The material is intended to float on the vent door. Remember to pull tight like
stretching a canvas. Start at one side and attach the darts to the back and move to the opposite side as
well as the third and forth side.
Finally do the rest of the panel the same way as the vent door. It is best to do the overall panel and cut the
hole and glue it after the outside edge is complete.
Replace the sunroof in the car and it will look as good as new. The sunroof may close slowly the first time
because the new material has more crush than the old. Allow the roof to stay closed for a day and it will
compress the material along the edges for a smooth operation.