51 44 011 Removing and installing/replacing headlining (version with slide/tilt sunroof)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove BOTH SUN VISORS AND COUNTER SUPPORTS
- Remove BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR AT FRONT (A-pillar)
- Remove BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR DOOR POST AT TOP (B-pillar)
- Remove BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR REAR ROOF PILLAR (C-pillar)
- Remove REAR INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT
- Remove cover for ADDITIONAL BRAKE LIGHT
- Release edge protection on all doors in the headlining area
Fully release rear edge protection on driver's side
Depending on version:
- Remove MIRROR LIGHTS
- Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER
- REMOVE front ceiling light
- Remove microphones . See 84 31 550 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MICROPHONE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE and 84 31 551 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE, PASSENGER'S SIDE
Complete removal only:
- Remove WINDSCREEN
Open coat hook halfway.
Press clamps together and feed coat hook out towards the inside.
Release screw (1) in area of C-pillar left/right.
Move both front seat backrest as far back as possible.
Detach edge protection (1) toward the inside.
IMPORTANT:
The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting:
Undo the headlining (3) at the clips (2).
Set headlining (3) down and take out through the windscreen opening.
Installation note:
Replace faulty clips (2).