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A headliner system includes a plurality of segments connected together and outlining a central opening and a central section received in the central opening. The central section is selected from a group of central sections consisting of a multisection panel incorporating an overhead airbag grid system, a panel incorporating a fold down display panel and a panel incorporating a pull down divider.

Headliner system and method

A vehicle includes a vehicle body including a pillar. The pillar includes a support structure. A passenger compartment is defined by the vehicle body. A trim member disposed in the passenger compartment on the pillar. An energy absorption member is coupled to the trim member. The energy absorption member includes a base and at least one rib extending from the base.

Energy absorption member for vehicle trim

A side pillar air curtain guide includes a main body having a ramp receiver and an air curtain ramp insert connected to the main body. The air curtain ramp receiver insert includes a plurality of ribs projecting from the main body at an acute included angle with the main body.

Side pillar air curtain guide with air curtain insert having a plurality of ribs

A side pillar air curtain guide includes a main body having a ramp receiver and an air curtain ramp insert connected to the main body. The air curtain ramp insert is of honeycomb construction.

Side pillar air curtain guide with air curtain insert of honeycomb construction

A side pillar air curtain guide includes a main body having a ramp receiver and an air curtain ramp insert connected to the ramp receiver. The main body is made from a first material having a strength Sand a ductility Dwhile the air curtain ramp insert is made from a second material having a strength Sand a ductility Dwhere S&#x3e;Sand D&#x3c;D.

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