51 44 013 Removing and installing/replacing headlining (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 INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT
Remove all HANDLES
Detach edge protection from all doors in the headlining area
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR AT FRONT (A-pillar) left and right
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR DOOR POST (top), left and right
REMOVE trim panel for rear roof pillar (C-pillar), left and right
REMOVE trim panel for rear roof pillar (D-pillar), left and right

NOTE: Graphic used is similar.

Release 5x screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Headlining

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Version with dividing net mounts:

Remove all load area net mounts (3).

Open protective cap (1).

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

Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Spindle Drive, Net Mounts, Cap And Screw

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IMPORTANT: Headlining (3) bends between B- and C-pillars for kinking.
The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting:
Support headlining (3) at front/back.

Release expanding rivets (1).

Unclamp clamp (2).

Installation note:

Replace clip (2)

Fig 3: Identifying D-Pillar, Headlining And Clamp

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Support headlining (1) at front/back.

Unclip headlining (1) in marked side area in downward direction (2).

Carefully pull headlining (1) forward until headlining (1) is fed out of remaining clips (2).

Pull down headlining (1).

Installation note:

Unclip rear clips (2) from roof frame.

Replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 4: Pulling Headlining

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Only necessary for complete removal of headlining:

Fold away headlining (1) towards bottom right and remove through tailgate opening.

Fig 5: Identifying Headlining

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Installation sequence:

Snap headlining at rear into clip
Screw down front headlining
Screw down rear headlining
Install grab handles at front first, then at rear
Screw down sun visors and counter supports
Secure edge protection to headlining
Fix tailgate gasket on headlining
Add final details to vehicle

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 6: Identifying Headlining Opening

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