51 44 001 Removing and installing/replacing headliner (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), refer to 51 43 201 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FOR FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT ROOF PILLAR .

Removing and installing both trims for door pillar (top) (B-pillar), refer to 51 43 148 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM ON LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR PILLAR (TOP) .

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

Removing and installing right front seat, refer to 52 13 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL / MANUAL)

Lift out sun visor.

Lift out lamps (1) and remove connector.

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

Pull lighting wire out slightly and w.

Installation: 

Perform function check on lighting.

Lift out interior light and remove connector.

Adjust left back-rest as far back as it will go.

Version up to 5/97:

Lever out expansion rivet (1) on left/right.

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

Version from 5/97:

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

Installation: 

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

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.

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.
   Fig 5: Removing Special Tool And Clean Rear Window