51 44 013 Removing and installing/replacing headlining (version with panorama glass roof)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Open slide/tilt sunroof lid at front
- Remove SUN VISORS AND COUNTER SUPPORTS on left/right
- Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER
- Remove TRIMS FOR ROOF PILLAR AT FRONT (A-pillar) left/right
- Remove all handles. See FRONT GRAB HANDLES and REAR GRAB HANDLES .
- Remove TRIM PANELS FOR UPPER DOOR POST (B-pillar) on left and right
- Remove TRIMS FOR ROOF PILLAR AT REAR (C-pillar) left/right
- Remove TRIMS FOR ROOF PILLAR AT REAR (D-pillar) left/right
- Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on front passenger side. See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM or LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM (WITH 3RD SEAT ROW) .
Release screws (1).
Version with roller combination (dividing net):
Fold back cover (1) for dividing net mounting (2).
Release screws (3) and remove dividing net mount (2).
Installation note:
Observe location data on rear side of dividing net mounting (2).
Release expanding rivets (1).
- Fold forward both rear seat backrests
- Move both front seat backrests as far back as possible
- Detach edge protection of front and rear doors in roof area
Support headlining (1) at front.
Unclip headlining (1) at clips (2) in sunroof frame area in downward direction.
Installation note:
If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).
Detach tailgate edge protection in headlining area (1).
Detach clip (2) at headlining (1) from body headlining with fork lever.
Carefully tilt headlining (1) and feed out towards rear.
Installation note:
Clip (2) and metal clamps in the body headlining must not be damaged, replace if necessary.
Replacement:
- Remove left/right MIRROR LIGHT
- Remove left/right INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT
Version with roller combination (dividing net):
Cut out premarked cutout areas (1) for left/right dividing net mounts with a scalpel.
Installation note:
Installation sequence:
- Secure headlining with edge protection
- Secure headlining at front to clamps
- Snap headlining at rear into clip
- Secure expanding rivets to headlining 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