Mod (Ret.)

Seems straightforward....has anyone done this? I want to install an overhead console in my 2005 STX (did not come with one). I'll need to remove the headliner to install the metal overhead console's plate.

Anything in the area of tips/tricks to removing? Looks like the A-arm trim by the windshield. Does the headliner hold up with some sort of fastners/velcro, or is it glued to the cardboard, and the cardboard glued to the roof?

phenrichs

There was a thread just the other day about adding rooftop clearance lights and the folks there were discussing it as you needed to pull the headliner to run wires. Might search for that and ask them.

rubbinsracin

Found and used this off another f150 site to take it out and get rid of my water stains if it helps

Removal and Installation

All vehicles
-Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .
-If equipped, remove the rear entertainment system. For additional information, refer to Section 415-07 .
-If equipped with a single overhead console, remove the overhead console. If equipped with a modular overhead console, remove the modular components. For additional information, refer to Section 501-12 .
-Remove the A-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel in this section.
-Remove the B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to B-Pillar Trim Panel — Regular Cab , B-Pillar Trim Panel — SuperCab or B-Pillar Trim Panel — SuperCrew in this section.
-If equipped, remove the C-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to C-Pillar Trim Panel in this section.
-Disconnect the rear electrical connector.
-Remove the LH and RH sun visor retaining screws.
-Remove the LH and RH sun visor retaining clips.
-Remove the sun visors.
-If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.
-Disconnect the interior mirror electrical connector.
-If equipped, remove the roof opening panel trim.
-Remove the 2 coat hooks.
-If equipped, remove the 2 headliner pin-type retainers.
-If equipped, remove the 4 modular overhead console track screws.

Regular Cab and SuperCab
-Remove the LH and RH rear door latch cover bolts.
-Remove the LH and RH rear door latch covers.
-Remove the headliner.
Slide the headliner forward until it detaches from the roof.


SuperCrew
-Position the headliner aside.
-Remove the rear window glass. For additional information, refer to Section 501-11 .
-Remove the headliner.
-Remove the headliner through the rear window glass opening.
All vehicles


To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Place the headliner in position by aligning the headliner and rails with the front overhead console bracket.

Evil_E

Bucko, it's pretty straightforward. The headliner is cloth glued to a resin backing, comes out as one big piece. You have to remove:
A pillar trim
trim around the latch for the rear door at the top
rear cab trim including seat belt top bolt
all visor screws
rear hanger screws- (also a clip built in to hold up headliner)
body clips above rear window
center dome light housing

Two people make it a lot easier. Go ahead and put some cab lights on at this point

Jagspec04

Yes but how do you get the rails to lock back in afterwards?
05 f150 lariat