Are ceiling panels difficult to remove in vehicles? My wifes Pacifica has a rattle inside the ceiling and I need to get in there but am unsure how. I’m mechanically inclined so I’m not scared.
Suggestions?
There are different setups, but on my last 2 cars I’ve had to pop the trim near the doors, and it’s just been screws or clips (it’s been awhile) under said trim. Just take it slow, and if there’s clips, get to them from both sides so you don’t snap them. You shouldn’t have too much difficulty…
According to Tom and Ray, there are cars that the only way to take out the headliner in one piece is to remove the windshield or the back window, so be prepared just to loosen it and get behind it rather than necessarily take it out altogether.
You can always turn up the radio. 
Not familiar with that specific model, but you’ll probably also need to remove the sun visors and clothes hooks in the back as well as the dome light in addition to what has already been suggested.
I had to get access to the space above the liner in my Grand Am when I needed to run wiring for my satellite radio. I had to pop the door post trim loose, but not remove it. Remove the previously mentioned pieces, simple screws. And slip the liner past the rubber door trim molding. This let me drop it about three inches which was more than enough for what I needed.
Luck!
It appears that on the Pacifica, it’s not difficult but it’s probably tedious. Items to be removed are the visors and anything associated with them, trim panels on four pillars (per side) and the liftgate, a dome light, and such things as assist handles, overhead console, etc. A few wiring connectors need to be disconnected, and a number of push pin fasteners. When you’ve got it all, the headliner can be removed through the liftgate opening.
Removing the pillar trim looks like it gets pretty involved - hidden fasteners, seat belts, etc. It could be a fair amount of work.
Just curious but where did you get this info? On the web? If so tell me how to find it please!
I’m an auto repair professional, and I subscribe to a repair info service. I seriously doubt it’s available on any free site.
Pony up 16 jillion dollars and your first born male child and you too can have that access.
Keep in mind that he only needs to lower one side enough that he can get access with a flashlight and an arm to grab whatever is rattling, not to completely remove the liner.