51 44 150 Replace cover for front roof lining (top cowl panel)

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
When working on trim panel components, make sure that visible surfaces are not scratched or damaged (e.g. by sharp-edged tools).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, open soft top
Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER
Remove both sun visors. See 51 16 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING SUN VISOR AND LEFT OR RIGHT COUNTER SUPPORT .
Remove both FRONT MIRROR LIGHTS
Unclip both trim panels for the front roof pillar (only in the area between the cover for the roof lining). See 51 43 201 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FOR ROOF PILLAR AT FRONT (A-PILLAR), LEFT OR RIGHT .

Fold the top edge protection (1) towards the side and undo the screws below (2) on both sides.

Installation note:

Please observe the correct position of the edge protection (1) at the cover (3) along the dotted line.

Fig 1: Removing Edge Protection

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Undo edge protection (1) from the cover (2).

Pull back the cover (2) in the direction of the arrow and remove it.

Installation note:

Make sure edge protection (1) is correctly seated.

Please observe the correct position of the electrical lines

Fig 2: Removing Edge Protection

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Installation note:

Guides (1) at the cover (2) must not be damaged.

Replacement:

Convert cable duct (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Guides And Cable Duct

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