How to Replace a Jeep Cherokee Headliner

A Jeep Cherokee is a popular vehicle and most owners maintain it meticulously. There are times when some cosmetic issues can develop and need to be addressed, such as the headliner. Replacing the headliner is a rather simple task with the proper tools.

Things to have on hand:

• Screwdriver (flathead and Phillips if necessary)


• Scrub brush


• New headliner material


• Aerosol glue


• Scissors

1. Remove the outside trim from the liner using a flathead screwdriver.


2. Remove the trim starting at the front and work your way back.


3. Remove any dome lights, hooks and sun visors.


4. Remove the headliner, which will fall off rather easily once you have taken everything else down.


5. Pull the old headliner off of the board.


6. Scrub the old deteriorated foam from the board using the scrub brush. This will ensure the glue sticks the new headliner to the board.


7. Leave the old glue on the board; it is not necessary to remove.


8. Lay the material over the board.


9. Fold back the middle and spray the board and the foam side of the new liner with the aerosol glue.


10. Fold the material back over the board.


11. Rub out the material using the palm of your hand to ensure smoothness.


12. Flip it over and repeat the same process on the other side.


13. Trim any excess material hanging over with your scissors.


14. Cut holes for any lights and other items that you removed.


15. Line up the holes that you cut for the visors and put the new headliner into place.


16. Replace the trim.