Headliner, Removing And Installing (AVANT): Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Fold the rear seat backrests forward.

-- Adjust the front seat backrests to a 45° angle.

-- Remove the upper A-pillar trim panels. Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the upper B-pillar trim panels. Refer to B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .

-- Remove the C-pillar trim panels. Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (AVANT) .

-- Remove the D-pillar trim panel. Refer to D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (AVANT) .

-- Remove the rear roof panel trim. Refer to ROOF END STRIP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the sun visors. Refer to SUN VISOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the sun visor center support. Refer to SUN VISOR CENTER SUPPORT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the partition net mounts. Refer to SCREEN SEPARATOR MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the roof grab handle. Refer to ROOF GRAB HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front interior lamp/reading lamp. Refer to Front Interior Lamp -W1- /Front Passenger Reading Lamp -W13- /Driver Reading Lamp -W19-, REPLACING .

Versions equipped with a sunroof:

Fig 1: Identifying Sunroof & Sun Shade

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-- Open the sunroof -1- all the way.

-- Open the sun shade -2- about ² /₃ .

-- Clean the Trim Release Lever T10039 to avoid soiling headliner.

Fig 2: Releasing Roof Panel Clips

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-- Let Trim Release Lever T10039 slide along between sunroof cover frame -2- and headliner -1- until it touches one of the 15 clips -3- (See Fig 2).

-- Release the clips one after consecutively using the Trim Release Lever T10039 as shown in the image -arrow-.

Continuation for all vehicles:

Fig 3: Removing Bolt -1- In Front Interior/Reading Light Roof Opening

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-- If equipped, remove the bolt -1- in the front interior/reading light roof opening.

Fig 4: Releasing Retaining Clamps On Rear Retaining Clip

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CAUTION:

The headliner bends easily.
Replace the headliner if it is bent.

NOTE:

Two technicians are needed to loosen the last connections and to remove the headliner.

-- Release the rear clips -arrows- using a small screwdriver.

-- Lower the headliner on the left side of the vehicle -arrow 1-.

Fig 5: Removing Headliner Through Windshield Opening

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-- Remove the headliner through the opening for the rear lid -arrow 2-.