Removing and installing/replacing headlining (version with slide/tilt sunroof)
Necessary preliminary work:
- 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 BOTH SUN VISORS AND COUNTER SUPPORTS .
- Remove All Grab Handles. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT/RIGHT GRAB HANDLE or REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRONT GRAB HANDLE .
- Remove the Rear Head Restraint (driver's side) (except F80). Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEADREST FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT or REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR HEAD RESTRAINT .
- Release edge protection on all doors in the headlining area. Refer to REPLACING EDGE PROTECTION FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR or REPLACING EDGE PROTECTION FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR .
Fully release rear edge protection on driver's side
Depending on version:
- Remove VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS .
- Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER .
- Remove front CEILING LIGHT .
- Remove Microphones. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE, PASSENGER'S SIDE or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MICROPHONE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE .
- Remove ADDITIONAL BRAKE LIGHT .
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).
Remove headlining (3) through rear door (driver's side).
Installation note:
Replace faulty clips (2).