Removing Headliner----How?
I have looked around for a while, but have yet to find a reliable source for how to remove the headliner of the RX-8. Feel free to flame me if there are links on this site I haven't read yet.
It is a 2005 OEM no sundroof. Any diagrams or simple directions on what comes out first would be great, I just don't want to break anything like the plastic panels trying to rip the liner out. Thanks in advance. -R |
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Exactly how do you remove the a-pillar covers????? :confused: I dont want to pull too hard and break them.... Please elaborate.
Thanks in advance! |
They clip in so start at one end and pry off. I recommend starting at the top of the a-pillar and working your way down.
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Oh ok.. so u do pull... I was scared I would rip the thing off...
Thanks man for the Info!!!! |
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We really need to expand this thread, and move it to the DIY section? I tried to use just this, and it leaves quite a bit lacking in terms of directions. I'll start with a few questions. I'll add some instructions as I go through the rest of this tomorrow night. Right now I'm about halfway done, and I'm stuck.
DONE :) Weather stripping - easy to remove and replace (Mazda did a great job on the weather stripping, here and in the trunk...) Sun Visor - easy, 2 Philips head screws and a small wire clip Rear column panels - easy, 1 bolt (underneath SRS Airbag cover) a few clips (pictured in post a few below) Center light - no bolts, 2 clips similar removal to map lights Map lights - plenty of posts on how to take these apart Rear fasteners - easy to remove, just get plastic panel removal tool set or small flat blade screw driver A pillars - see below, top one needs to be slid out of place once retracted. (pictured in post below) Oh sh*t handle / passenger ceiling handle - This top 'cap' (one on each side of the handle) needs to be pried out. The center piece holds the two edges of the clips out. Once they are removed, the handle comes right off. (pictured in post a few below) The clips for the sun visors - have clips like the sunglasses holder. Locate the clips, and press them toward the center from both sides, while both are depressed, pull down. (pictured below) Don't forget the center ceiling clip, the whole headliner once free moves towards the rear to free the clip. (pictured below) |
Originally Posted by Silverhorn
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We really need to expand this thread, and move it
NOT DONE... :confused: A pillars - I can't get these off, the top-most clip will not come free. I've put my whole body weight into it and I'm about to break it. It is stuck about 3/4 the way out. The bottom few clips were very easy, but the top one on both sides won't come free. Anyone know what isn't working here? I'll add a picture tommorrow... |
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That's correct. You should pull a bit upwards first to disengage the white plastic fastener from the cover (marked with the circle), then pop out the two lower fasteners. See photo |
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Originally Posted by Tamas
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That's correct. You should pull a bit upwards first to disengage the white plastic fastener from the cover (marked with the circle), then pop out the two lower fasteners. See photo
Originally Posted by paimon.soror
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IIRC the top clip is a two stage clip, meaning that you pull on it to unlatch, then you slide it out of position. So pull towards you till it pops out a bit... then slide upwards.
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lots of pulling. lots.
I did my headliner in black suede |
That's not too much black? What did you do about the light fixtures/sunglasses holder?
Pics pls. I'm thinking about doing something like that. But I plan to pick something easier to clean. |
Originally Posted by Silverhorn
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That's not too much black? What did you do about the light fixtures/sunglasses holder?
Pics pls. I'm thinking about doing something like that. But I plan to pick something easier to clean. |
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This is how my headliner looks like now....Not very hard to do just need patience when laying the fabric down so that you avoid and ripples/lumps
Attachment 225147 Attachment 225148 Danmn858 is a bit ahead of me as I have yet to decide what to do with my fixtures ect. I will prob end up blacking them out as well once I come back to working on my interior. If I remember right this whole little project took one afternoon some 3M Spray Glue and a trip to a fabric store totaling around $50 I have my B-Pillars done as well |
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