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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SUN VISORS AND COUNTER SUPPORTS on left/right
If necessary, remove both MIRROR LIGHTS
Remove roof light (front) . See 63 31 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT (FRONT) or 61 31 043 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER
Remove TRIM PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR at front (A-pillar) left/right
Remove front HANDLES
Remove TRIM PANELS FOR DOOR PILLAR at left/right (B-pillar)
Remove TRIM PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR at rear (C-pillar) left/right
Remove rear roofliner trim
Remove ROOF LIGHT (REAR)
Remove FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS

Release screw (1) on roofliner (2) in area of C-pillar on both sides.

Fig 1: Identifying Roofliner Screw

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IMPORTANT: When removing, do not touch edges of roofliner.
The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting:

Move seat backs of both front seats to max. rear position.

If necessary, release expander rivets (1).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Roofliner, Velcro-Type Fasteners, Clips, Expander Rivets

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Detach roofliner (2) from clips (4).

Detach mucket (6) towards inside.

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

Lay roofliner (2) downwards.

Tilt roofliner and remove to front passenger door.

Installation:

Following parts of roofliner must not be damaged or missing:

If necessary, 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 3: Identifying Roofliner, Wiring Harness, Velcro-Type Fasteners, 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 colour:

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 4: Locating Adhesive Applying Area

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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
If necessary, insert expander rivets at front
Screw down grab handles at front on left/right
Screw down sun visors and counter supports
Add final details to vehicle