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51 44 001 Removing and installing or replacing headlining

(On version without slide/tilt sunroof):

Removing and installing all grab handles, refer to 51 16 480 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRONT GRAB HANDLE .

Removing and installing both trim sections for front roof pillar (A-pillar finishers), refer to 51 43 201 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FOR FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT ROOF .

Remove both trim panels for door column (top) (B-column finishers) and suspend on belt, refer to 51 43 148 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM ON LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR COLUMN (TOP) .

Removing and installing both finishers for rear roof pillar (C-pillar finishers), refer to 51 43 251 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FROM REAR LEFT OR RIGHT ROOF PILLAR .

Removing and installing rear seat, refer to 52 24 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR SEAT (NORMAL) .

Lift out both sun visors.

Lift out mirror lights (1) and pull off connector.

Lift out finishers on counter support and joint and unfasten screws.

Pull out cable for mirror lighting somewhat and disconnect connector.

Installation: 

Conduct function check of mirror lighting.

Fig 1: Lifting Out Mirror Lights
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Lift out interior light and remove connector.

Fig 2: Lifting Out Interior Light
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Move both front seat backrests as far back as possible.

Pull headlining upwards out of sheet metal tabs and pull towards right rear door to remove.

Fig 3: Pulling Headlining Upwards Out Of Sheet Metal Tabs
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Installation: 

Insert special tool 51 4 000 in the support for headlining and secure with fabric adhesive tape (2).

Fig 4: Inserting Special Tool 51 4 000 In Support For Headlining
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Version with telephone connection unit:

If necessary, slide over telephone connection unit (1).

Installation: 

Press headlining (1) upwards against special tool 51 4 000. Press towards to limit position and secure.

Fig 5: Pressing Headlining Upwards And Securing
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Remove special tool 51 4 000 and clean rear window.

  1. Roof liner.
  2. Seal.
  3. Cement Bead.
  4. Rear window.
  5. Switch box.
  6. Antenna foot.
  7. Transmitter.
  8. Fabric adhesive tape.