51 44 005 Removing and installing/replacing roofliner (version without glass tilt sunroof)

Preliminary work for removing roofliner is identical to:

Removing and installing/replacing roofliner (with tilt sunroof) . .

Unclip split trim (1) towards bottom and detach towards front.

Fig 1: Uncliping Split Trim

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Catches (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim, Clips And Catches

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Release expander rivet (1) at rear of headliner (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Rivet And Headliner

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IMPORTANT: The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting:
Support headliner at front.

Release screws (1) under bracket on headliner (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Screws

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Press roofliner (1) towards rear out of metal lugs (2).

Move roofliner (1) downwards, turn carefully and remove through door opening.

Fig 5: Removing Metal Lugs

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