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 REAR INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT
- Remove BOTH SUN VISORS AND COUNTER SUPPORTS
- Remove all GRAB HANDLES
- Release edge protection on all doors in the headlining area. Refer to 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 .
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 84 31 551 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE, PASSENGER'S SIDE and 84 31 550 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).