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51 44 011 Removing and installing/replacing roofliner (with slide/tilt sunroof) (Touring)

Remove both sun visors and counter supports, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING SUN VISOR AND LEFT OR RIGHT COUNTER SUPPORT  .

Remove all grab handles, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRONT GRAB HANDLE  .

Remove both panels for front roof pillar (A-pillar finishers), refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FOR FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT ROOF  .

Remove both panels for top door pillar (B-pillar finishers), refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM ON LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR PILLAR (TOP)  .

Remove both panels for rear roof pillar (C-pillar finishers), refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR ROOF PILLAR (C-PILLAR) (TOURING)  .

Remove both panels for rear roof pillar (D-pillar finishers), refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR REAR LEFT OR RIGHT ROOF PILLAR (D-PILLAR) (TOURING)  .

Remove ceiling lights at front and rear, refer to 63 31 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE CEILING LIGHT .

If necessary, remove ultrasound module, refer to 65 75 565 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ULTRASOUND MODULE .

Remove panel and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Removing Panel & Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Version with interior light package:

If necessary, lever out inside lights on left/right side and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 2: Removing Inside Light
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Pull off finisher (1) with clips (2).

Version with dividing net:

Screw off fixtures for dividing net above side window and rear door on left/right and remove.

Fig 3: Removing Finisher With Clips
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Installation: 

  1. If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) on finisher (2).
Fig 4: Identifying Clips On Finisher
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Release expansion rivet (1) and screw (2) at front of headliner (3).

Fig 5: Releasing Expansion Rivet & Screw At Front Of Headliner
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Over aperture for rear ceiling light:

Pull off retaining clip (1) toward front from reinforcement (2) and roof lining (3).

Fig 6: Removing Retaining Clip Toward Front From Reinforcement & Roof Lining
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Move both front seat backrests as far back as possible. Remove mucket (1).

Installation: 

  1. The joint (2) is located above the driver's side.
Fig 7: Removing Mucket
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The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting.

Pull off mucket of front and rear doors.

Pull roofliner forwards out of rear sliding clip (1) of guide (2) and remove towards tailgate.

Fig 8: Removing Roofliner Forwards Out Of Rear Sliding Clip Of Guide
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Installation: 

  1. If necessary, fit foam blocks (1) on roofliner (2).
Fig 9: Installing Foam Blocks On Roofliner
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