I just did it last week without removing the headliner. - Remove the top 2 light enclosures on the top. The front one you have to pull. The other one has a scree - Pull the t-top and remove the rubber molding/weather strip. - Remove the sun visors (2 screws each) - Pull the center of the headliner 1-2 inches - just enough to use a rachet and unscrew the 8 nuts.