Patent ID: 8251440
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A method for installing a headliner assembly into a vehicle having a long axis and an interior, an interior roof and a rear door opening, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining an intermediate segment, a first side segment, and a second side segment, moving said intermediate segment, said first side segment, and said second side segment through the rear door opening and into the vehicle interior; creating a first set of butt joints and a first set of lap joints between the first side segment and the intermediate segment; creating a second set of butt joints and a second set of lap joints between the second side segment and the intermediate segment; attaching the side segments to the intermediate segment to form the headliner assembly by attaching spring clips at the butt joints and stud-style fasters at the lap joints; and positioning the side segments and the intermediate segment onto the interior roof of the vehicle to install the headliner assembly.