Let Trim Release Lever Slide

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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-.

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

Continuation For All Vehicles:

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

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-- Remove the bolt -1- in the front interior/reading light roof opening.

Fig 2: Unclipping Headliner -1- At Rear Of Body -Arrows-

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CAUTION:

The Headliner Bends Easily.
Replace The Headliner If It Is Bent.

-- Unclip the headliner -1- at the rear of the body in direction of -arrows- and let it hang by the limiting straps.

-- Carefully lower the front of the headliner.

Fig 3: Disengaging Headliner Limiting Straps -2- By Pressing Catches Together Using Needle Nose Pliers -Arrows

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NOTE:

A Second Technician Is Needed To Loosen The Limiting Straps And Remove The Headliner.

-- Disengage the headliner limiting straps -2- by pressing the catches together using needle nose pliers -arrows- and removing the clips from the body.

NOTE:

If It Is Difficult To Reach The Limiting Straps, Cut Them And Replace Them During Installation.

NOTE:

Remove The Headliner -1- Through The Passenger Door Opening.

Fig 4: Installing Headliner -1- Through Passenger Door Opening

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-- Lower the front of the headliner and rotate it while tilting the left side down and guiding the left front corner of the headliner under the instrument panel -3-.

-- Remove right door seal -2- in the area of the B-pillar and the roof frame.

-- Remove the right front corner of the headliner at the B-pillar and roof frame until the opening comes into contact on the B-pillar.

-- Press the top of the headliner up on the B-pillar and the roof frame while guiding the bottom out at the side member and A-pillar.

-- Press the top of headliner -1- up on the B-pillar/roof frame and continue pulling out until the opening -arrow- comes into contact with the B-pillar.

Fig 5: Pressing Top Of Headliner -1- Up On B-Pillar/Roof Frame & Continue Pulling Out Until Opening -Arrow- Comes Into Contact With B-Pillar

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-- Remove the headliner through the passenger door.