Crew cab headliner removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Joesjunk** · 03-17-2015, 06:47 PM

I bought an '89 crew cab and it needs a headliner. Will it come out of the cab through say one of the rear doors? It almost looks too big. Thanks

1968vetL-71 · 03-17-2015, 07:00 PM

I took out my rear window and removed it through it. The same when I installed it. I don't think it will go through the rear doors. Some claim it will go through the front pass side, but as fragile as those things are and as much time and effort i had in redoing mine.... the rear window was the safest and easiest option for me. I didn't even have seats in it at the time, I was installing sound deadener and new carpet.

They sure do look a lot nicer when they are redone! Thats a lot of ceiling real-estate.

**Joesjunk** · 03-17-2015, 07:03 PM

I was kinda thinking it might need to come out the back window.

ZacharyDouglas1992 · 03-17-2015, 09:49 PM

I got mine out the front passenger door. the seats were out at the time. Got it back in the same way. It requires folding it in for a brief moment, but it did work. And my headliner was pretty beat up. That being said, if taking out the back window is an option for you I'm sure it would be much easier that way

**Joesjunk** · 03-17-2015, 10:22 PM

I would rather not take the back window out, but if I have to then I guess I will.

bilfman · 03-18-2015, 12:51 AM

I have taken several out through the doors with the seats in. Just have a buddy with you one in the truck and the other outside. You have to 'taco' it a wee bit just a curve really and they come out pretty easy. Had mine out twice this way and also did two other trucks this way .

**Joesjunk** · 03-18-2015, 07:22 AM

Thanks for all the info guys!

v30crewcab · 03-18-2015, 08:03 AM

I've had mine out several times, pretty sure I went thru the back door.

ZacharyDouglas1992 · 03-18-2015, 05:18 PM

If you do take it via folding/out the door method, pay attention to where the headliner creases at. If you are re-covering it yourself, you'll want to make sure you get the adhesive applied really well along that crease point where it folds, to discourage the fabric from separating when you bend it again to put it in.

03-17-2015, 06:47 PM	#1
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Crew cab headliner removal I bought an '89 crew cab and it needs a headliner. Will it come out of the cab through say one of the rear doors? It almost looks too big. Thanks __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-17-2015, 07:00 PM	#2
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: Crew cab headliner removal I took out my rear window and removed it through it. The same when I installed it. I don't think it will go through the rear doors. Some claim it will go through the front pass side, but as fragile as those things are and as much time and effort i had in redoing mine.... the rear window was the safest and easiest option for me. I didn't even have seats in it at the time, I was installing sound deadener and new carpet. They sure do look a lot nicer when they are redone! Thats a lot of ceiling real-estate. __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

03-17-2015, 07:03 PM	#3
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Crew cab headliner removal I was kinda thinking it might need to come out the back window. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-17-2015, 09:49 PM	#4
ZacharyDouglas1992 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Fowler California Posts: 140	Re: Crew cab headliner removal I got mine out the front passenger door. the seats were out at the time. Got it back in the same way. It requires folding it in for a brief moment, but it did work. And my headliner was pretty beat up. That being said, if taking out the back window is an option for you I'm sure it would be much easier that way __________________ 1967 CHEVELLE MALIBU 427/700R4 1971 CHEYENNE 10 350/350 1983 GMC K3500 454/400/205 1987 R10 TBI 350/700R4 2014 CRUZE 2.0 TURBO DIESEL

03-17-2015, 10:22 PM	#5
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Crew cab headliner removal I would rather not take the back window out, but if I have to then I guess I will. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-18-2015, 12:51 AM	#6
bilfman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Regina, SK, Canada Posts: 622	Re: Crew cab headliner removal I have taken several out through the doors with the seats in. Just have a buddy with you one in the truck and the other outside. You have to 'taco' it a wee bit just a curve really and they come out pretty easy. Had mine out twice this way and also did two other trucks this way . __________________ 1979 Chevy Dually Crew 4X4 454, D60 Tru-trac, D70 Detroit Locker, 3.73, 4L80E/NP205 1971 GMC 3/4 Ton 4X4

03-18-2015, 07:22 AM	#7
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Crew cab headliner removal Thanks for all the info guys! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-18-2015, 08:03 AM	#8
v30crewcab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chatt Tn Posts: 982	Re: Crew cab headliner removal I've had mine out several times, pretty sure I went thru the back door. __________________ 88 military v30 crewcab shortbed 5.9 cummins, nv4500, 205 86 k30, 89 diesel burb, 76 gmc pathfinder 71 longbed 5.3 4l80 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522535

03-18-2015, 05:18 PM	#9
ZacharyDouglas1992 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Fowler California Posts: 140	Re: Crew cab headliner removal If you do take it via folding/out the door method, pay attention to where the headliner creases at. If you are re-covering it yourself, you'll want to make sure you get the adhesive applied really well along that crease point where it folds, to discourage the fabric from separating when you bend it again to put it in. __________________ 1967 CHEVELLE MALIBU 427/700R4 1971 CHEYENNE 10 350/350 1983 GMC K3500 454/400/205 1987 R10 TBI 350/700R4 2014 CRUZE 2.0 TURBO DIESEL



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