51 44 013 Removing and installing/replacing roofliner (with panorama glass roof)

When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open slide/tilt sunroof
Remove SUN VISOR AND COUNTER SUPPORTS on left and right
Remove SWITCH CENTER
Remove all HANDLES
If necessary, remove GLASSES HOLDER
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR AT FRONT (A-pillar) left and right
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR DOOR PILLAR (top), left and right
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR AT REAR (C-pillar) left and right

NOTE: Illustration used is similar.

Release 5x screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Sunroof Screws

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Version with dividing net mounts:

Remove all dividing net mounts (3).

Open protective cap (1).

Release screw (2) and remove dividing net mounts (3).

Installation:

Pay attention to position specifications on reverse side of dividing net mounts.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Cap, Screw And Dividing Net Mounts

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Feed out rubber grommet (1) from inside mirror wiring harness.

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Grommet

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NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.

Unclip roofliner (2) at rear (1).

Fold down rear seat backrests, then move backrest of front seats to maximum rear position.

Detach mucket from rear lid and all doors in roofliner area (2).

Unclip retaining clips (3) at panorama glass roof opening at front and side only.

IMPORTANT: Do not jolt roofliner edges during removal.
The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting:

Fig 4: Detaching Mucket From Rear Lid

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IMPORTANT: To prevent deformation of panorama glass roof frame, slide roofliner (2) forwards until rear retaining clips (4) feed out at roofliner (2).
Subsequently feed retaining clips (4) out of panorama glass roof frame.

Fold away roofliner (2) towards bottom right and remove through rear lid opening.

Installation sequence:

Secure roof liner with mucket
Snap in retaining clips at rear
Feed in rubber grommet of inside mirror wiring harness
Screw down grab handles at front left and right
Screw down grab handles at rear left and right
Screw down sun visors and counter supports

Replacement:

Version with dividing net mounts .

Cut out premarked openings (1) on left and right with a scalpel.

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

Fig 5: Cutting Out Premarked Openings

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NOTE: Illustration shown as an example.

Modify retaining clips (1) and (5)
Modify INTERIOR LIGHT (2) on left and right
If necessary, modify both MAKE-UP MIRROR LIGHTS (4)
Depending on equipment fitted, modify further modules (3)

Fig 6: Identifying Interior Light, Retaining Clips, Make- Up Mirror Lights And Modules

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