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

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove SUN VISORS AND COUNTER SUPPORTS on left/right
If necessary, remove both MIRROR LIGHTS
Remove ROOF LIGHT (FRONT)
Remove TRIM PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR at front left/right (A-pillar trims)
Remove front/rear HANDLES
Remove TRIM PANELS FOR DOOR PILLAR on left/right (B-pillar trims)
Remove TRIM PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR at rear left/right (C-pillar trims)
Remove ROOF LIGHT (REAR)
Remove TRIM FOR AUXILIARY BRAKE LIGHT
Remove left FRONT SEAT

IMPORTANT: When removing, do not touch edges of roofliner.

Move seat back of right front seat to maximum rear position.

Release expander rivets (1).

Detach roofliner (2) from Velcro-type fasteners (3).

Detach roofliner (2) from clips (4).

Detach mucket (6) towards inside.

Detach mucket (5) from all doors in area of roofliner (2).

Lay roofliner (2) downwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Roofliner Clips And Expander Rivets

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IMPORTANT: The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting:

Tilt headliner and remove to left rear door.

Installation:

Following parts of roofliner must not be damaged or missing:

Mounting and frame (1) for front mounting bracket
Wiring harness (2)
Mounting and frame (3) for rear mounting bracket
Velcro-type fasteners (4)
Clips (5).

Fig 2: Identifying Roofliner Velcro-Type Fasteners And Clips

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IMPORTANT: Depending on the build date/version, replacement can involve different Velcro-type connections.
Mixed installation of the Velcro-type connection is not permitted.

In order to avoid mixed installation, remove the old Velcro-type material and attach the new Velcro-type material.

New and old Velcro-type fasteners differ in color:

Black: Old Velcro-type fastener

White: New Velcro-type fastener

Only black/black or white/white pairings are permitted.

Procedure for replacing Velcro-type connection:

Detach Velcro-type connection from slide/tilt sunroof or console connection.

Remove adhesive residue.

Clean adhesive area with spirit.

Air drying time: = 1 minute

IMPORTANT: Adhesive area must be dry and free from dust and grease.

Once it has been cleaned, do not touch the adhesive area with bare hands.

Attach new Velcro-type connections.

Fig 3: Locating Adhesive Area

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If replacing version with mirror lights:

Cut out pre-marked cutout area (1) for left/right mirror light with a scalpel.

IMPORTANT: Ensure a clean cut so that the headliner material is not damaged on the inside.

Fig 4: Identifying Pre-marked Cutout Area Of Left/Right Mirror Light

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If replacing version with cable to inside rearview mirror:

Mark cutout (1) on roofliner.

A= Centre of roofliner

B= 14 mm

C= 20 mm

Cut out cutout (1) with scalpel.

IMPORTANT: Ensure a clean cut so that the headliner material is not damaged on the inside.

Fig 5: Identifying Roofliner Cutout Dimensions

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Installation:

Installation sequence:

Secure roof liner with mucket
Secure roofliner in middle to Velcro-type fastener
Snap roofliner at rear onto clips
Insert expander rivets at front
Screw down grab handles at front on left/right
Screw down grab handles at rear on left/right
Screw down sun visors and counter supports
Add final details to vehicle