51 44 011 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 the REAR INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT
- Remove both SUN VISORS AND COUNTER SUPPORTS
- Remove the GRAB HANDLE HOLDER
- Remove the FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT (driver's side) (except F80)
- Release EDGE PROTECTION FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR , or REPLACE EDGE PROTECTION FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR on all doors in the headlining area
Fully release rear edge protection on driver's side
Depending on version:
- Remove the VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS
- Remove the ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER
- Remove the FRONT CEILING LIGHT
- Remove the MICROPHONE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE
- Remove the 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).