{"id":640082,"date":"2012-12-28T07:00:08","date_gmt":"2012-12-28T12:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/?p=9305"},"modified":"2012-12-28T07:00:08","modified_gmt":"2012-12-28T12:00:08","slug":"tundra-headliner-removal-a-diy-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/640082","title":{"rendered":"Tundra Headliner Removal \u2013 A DIY Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Removing the headliner in your Tundra is technically sort of &#8220;easy&#8221;&#8211; it&#8217;s just very, very time-consuming. If you&#8217;re wondering why you&#8217;d remove the headliner:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You might want to replace your existing stained or sagging headliner<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;re looking to add sound-proofing or insulation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide to headline removal with photos.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9327\" title=\"Tundra Headliner Removal\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/bareroof.jpg\" alt=\"How to Remove a Tundra Headliner\" width=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span\nid=\"more-9305\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What You\u2019ll Need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Socket wrench<\/li>\n<li>Small flathead screwdriver<\/li>\n<li>Electrical tape<\/li>\n<li><em>Patience<\/em>.\u00a0If you&#8217;ve got an extra set of hands, you can knock this out in a few hours. \u00a0If you&#8217;re flying solo&#8211; don&#8217;t make any plans for the rest of the morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Remove Your Tundra&#8217;s Headliner<\/h2>\n<p>Removing your headliner is a slow, systematic process. \u00a0You&#8217;re about to have <em>a lo<\/em>t of small pieces. \u00a0Lose a single bolt and you&#8217;ll be listening to an incessant rattle in your cabin. \u00a0Since you&#8217;ve already got your electrical tape out, tape the bolts or screws to the plastic caps. \u00a0Lay all the pieces out together and avoid the urge to start shoving bits in random pockets.<\/p>\n<h3>Start at the A-Pillar<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9306\" title=\"How to Remove the A-Pillar\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/a-pillar1.jpg\" alt=\"Step 2: how to locate the bolts and remove a-pillar\" width=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Cover the tip of a small flathead screwdriver with electrical tape. This will keep the metal from scratching the plastic when you use it to pry open plastic caps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong> Remove the plastic cover on the A-pillar to reveal the 2 hidden 10mm bolts.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9307\" title=\"Remove the Bolts in the A-Pillar\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/a-pillar2.jpg\" alt=\"Step 2: Remove the hidden bolts in the A-pillar\" width=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once they\u2019re removed, the A-pillar simply lifts out.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9308\" title=\"Lift and Release the A-Pillar\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/a-pillar3.jpg\" alt=\"Step 2: Lift and release the A-pillar to remove.\" width=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Remove the B-Pillar<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9309\" title=\"How to Remove the B-Pillar\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/b-pillar3.jpg\" alt=\"Step 3: How to loosen the bolts in the B-pillar\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong> Work your way back to the B-pillar. Free the plastic covers on the handle and unfasten the two bolts.<\/p>\n<p\nstyle=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter  wp-image-9310\" title=\"Remove the Upper Bolts from the B-Pillar\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/b-pillar2.jpg\" alt=\"Step 3: Remove the bolts located in the handles\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong> Down by the seat tracks, you\u2019ll find the seat bolt hidden by a plastic cover. Remove the bolt. Release the lower half of the B-pillar by carefully unlatching the small white clips.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9311\" title=\"Remove the Seat Belt Bolt\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/b-pillar4.jpg\" alt=\"Step 4: Remove the Seat Belt Bolt\" width=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong> Once the lower portion is off, you\u2019ll be able to remove the 10mm bolt holding the upper portion of the B-pillar to the steel. Pop out the upper portion of the B-pillar by releasing the clip next to the screw and pushing the tab at the top.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9312\" title=\"Remove the Upper Portion of the B-pillar\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/b-pillar1.jpg\" alt=\"Step 5: Remove the upper portion of the B-pillar\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Loosen the C-Pillar<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9315\" title=\"How to Loose C-Pillar\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/c-pillar3.jpg\" alt=\"Step 6: Loosen the C-Pillar\" width=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6: <\/strong> You won\u2019t need to remove the C-pillar, only loosen it enough to pull the headliner out. Remove the plastic cap that serves as the SRS Curtain airbag badge. Remove the bolt.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9313\" title=\"Locate the C-Pillar Bolt\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/c-pillar1.jpg\" alt=\"Step 6: Find the C-Pillar bolt under the SRS badge\" width=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>NOTE: At this point, it&#8217;s important to mention that monkeying around with your trim panels isn&#8217;t without risk. If you screw-up the re-installation, you could reduce the effectiveness of your Tundra&#8217;s side curtain airbags. Granted, the risks here are small, but it&#8217;s not something you should do unless you&#8217;re going to be careful.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Remove the Hanger Hooks, Passenger Handle, and Driver\u2019s Overhead Cover<\/h3>\n<p\nstyle=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter  wp-image-9316\" title=\"How to Remove Headliner Attachments\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/roofclip2.jpg\" alt=\"Step 8: Remove hangers, passenger handles, and other accessories\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7: <\/strong> Each of these pieces is held in place by metal clips. Start in the backseat with the hanger hooks. Using your tape-covered flathead screwdriver to pry off the plastic cap. The metal hooks pop out easily with your screwdriver. Work your way through the passenger handle and driver\u2019s overhead cover.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9317\" title=\"How to Remove Roof Clips\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/roofclip1.jpg\" alt=\"Step 7: Remove headliner attachments by popping out the metal clip\" width=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Detach the Sun Visors<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9319\" title=\"How to Remove Sunvisor\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/sunvisor1.jpg\" alt=\"Step 8: How to remove your sunvisor\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8: <\/strong> Remove the plastic cover on the main assembly and unfasten the 3 torx screws. Remove the lone screw located under the sun visor clip.<\/p>\n<div\nid=\"attachment_9320\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 609px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"size-full wp-image-9320\" title=\"Remove the sunvisor main assembly\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/sunvisor2.jpg\" alt=\"Step 8: Remove the sunvisor\" width=\"599\" height=\"799\" \/><\/p>\n<p\nclass=\"wp-caption-text\">If you have a vanity light, disconnect the wiring harness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Separate the Overhead Console<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 9: <\/strong> There are 6 torx screws holding the overhead console in place. To access the two hidden underneath the rear light assemble, pop off the dome cover with your screwdriver.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9321\" title=\"Remove the Screws Located Behind the Cabin Light\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/overhead3.jpg\" alt=\"Step 9: Remove the screw located behind the Cabin light.\" width=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pull off the metal plate and you\u2019ll see 2 screws in the corners.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9322\" title=\"How to Remove the Overhead Console\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/overhead4.jpg\" alt=\"Step 9: Remove the overhead consoling by removing the 6 screws.\" width=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 10: <\/strong> Open the business card compartment and remove the two screws hiding in the back.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9323\" title=\"Remove the Screws in the Business Card Compartment\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/overhead2.jpg\" alt=\"Step 10: Remove the screws located in the business card compartment\" width=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 11: <\/strong> The last two screws holding the overhead console in place are hidden behind the back up camera housing. Pop out the housing with a firm tug and remove the remaining screws.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9324\" title=\"Remove the Back-up Camera Housing\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/overhead1.jpg\" alt=\"Step 11: Remove the back-up camera housing to access the last 2 screws\" width=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 12: <\/strong> Unplug the wiring plug harness(es)&#8211; you may have two&#8211; and carefully set the overhead console aside.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9325\" title=\"Unplug the Wiring Harness \" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/overhead5.jpg\" alt=\"Step 12: Unplug the wiring harness and remove the overhead console\" width=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Remove the Door Trim Molding and Remaining Clips.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 13: <\/strong> At this point, your headliner is held in place by door trim molding and 4 small white clips in the rear. Start with the clips, then slowly release the headliner from the door molding.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\"\nclass=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9326\" title=\"Tundra Door Trim Molding\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/roof.jpg\" alt=\"Step 13: Remove the Door Trim Molding and Clips\" width=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations! \u00a0You removed your headliner with the patience of a\u00a0samurai. \u00a0To reinstall your headliner, reverse the process.<\/p>\n<p><em>Many Thanks to TundraSolutions member Jumbo Jet for his original <a\ntitle=\"DIY Headliner Removal by Jumbo Jet\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tundrasolutions.com\/forums\/tundra\/177516-diy-headliner-removal\/\" >DIY: Headliner Removal<\/a> post and images.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Search terms people used to find this page:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>new toyota tundra redesign 2014<\/li>\n<li>how to remove a headliner from a 2011 toyota tundra<\/li>\n<li>2014 tundra<\/li>\n<li>toyota hilux lift kit<\/li>\n<li>hidden compartments for hilux pickups<\/li>\n<li>how to remove headliner tundra<\/li>\n<li>2014 toyota tundra spy<\/li>\n<li>tundra endeavour bumper sticker<\/li>\n<li>tundra maintenance<\/li>\n<li>new toyota tundra 2014<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The post <a\nhref=\"http:\/\/www.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\/2012\/12\/28\/headliner-removal-diy-guide\/\">Tundra Headliner Removal &#8211; A DIY Guide<\/a> appeared first on <a\nhref=\"http:\/\/www.tundraheadquarters.com\/blog\">Tundra Headquarters Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"feedflare\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/Tundraheadquarterscom?a=KOEjSSrsIlE:MZIt9bQjDcE:yIl2AUoC8zA\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/Tundraheadquarterscom?d=yIl2AUoC8zA\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/Tundraheadquarterscom\/~4\/KOEjSSrsIlE\" height=\"1\" width=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Removing the headliner in your Tundra is technically sort of &#8220;easy&#8221;&#8211; it&#8217;s just very, very time-consuming. 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