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

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

Necessary preliminary work 

• Remove slide/tilt sunroof cover at front
• Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER .
• Remove BOTH SUN VISORS AND COUNTER SUPPORTS .
• Remove MIRROR LIGHT .
• Remove INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT (rear).
• Remove all grab handles  . See 51 16 480 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRONT GRAB HANDLE  or 51 16 450 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT/RIGHT GRAB HANDLE .
• 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 BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR REAR ROOF PILLAR  (D-pillar).
• Detach edge protection  . See 51 72 000 REPLACING EDGE PROTECTION FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR  or 51 72 010 REPLACING EDGE PROTECTION FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR  of all doors in the headlining area.
• Detach TAILGATE SEAL (UPPER)  in the headlining area.

Additional when removing entire headlining: 

• Remove windscreen

Switch cluster area: 

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Switch Cluster Area Screws

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Headlining Screws

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Interior roof light area: 

Release screw (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Interior Roof Light Area Screw

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Roof frame-tailgate area: 

Release retaining clip (1) from clamp (2).

Installation note: 

Replace faulty clamp (2) or retaining clip (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Clip And Clamp

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• Move driver's and front passenger seat backrests as far back as possible.

Support headlining (1) at front.

Detach edge protection from tailgate and all doors in headlining area (1).

Unclip headlining (1) at clips (2) in sunroof frame area in downward direction.

Installation note: 

Replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Sunroof Frame Headlining And Clips

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Installation sequence 

1. Snap headlining at rear onto clips
2. Screw down front headlining
3. Screw down rear headlining
4. Install grab handles at front first, then at rear
5. Screw down sun visors and counter supports
6. Secure edge protection of all doors at headlining
7. Attach tailgate seal (upper) at headlining
8. Add final details to vehicle