51 44 011 Removing and installing or replacing headlining (with slide/tilt sunroof)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR AT FRONT (A-pillar)
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR DOOR POST AT TOP (B-pillar)
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR REAR ROOF PILLAR (C-pillar)
- Refer to REMOVING REAR INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH SUN VISORS AND COUNTER SUPPORTS .
- Refer to DETACHING EDGE PROTECTION from all doors and tailgate in headlining area.
Depending on version:
- Remove MIRROR LIGHTS .
- Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER .
- REMOVE front ceiling light
- Remove microphones. Refer to 84 31 550 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MICROPHONE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE .
Complete removal of headlining only:
- Remove WINDSCREEN .
Release screws (1) on left and right.
Release trim (1) from clips (2).
Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.
Feed out cover (1) in direction of arrow.
Installation note:
Replace faulty clips (2).
Fold down rear seat backrest.
Adjust backrest of driver's and front passenger seat all the way back.
Detach edge protection (1) toward the inside.
IMPORTANT:
The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting:
Release headlining at clips (2) and (3).
Set the headlining down and take out through the windscreen opening.
Installation note:
Replace faulty clips (2, 3).