Removing and installing/replacing headlining (version with slide/tilt sunroof) (M4 Coupe, M4 Convertible)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• REMOVE BOTH SUN VISORS AND COUNTER SUPPORTS .
• 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 cover for ADDITIONAL BRAKE LIGHT .
• Release edge protection on all doors in the headlining area

Fully release rear edge protection on driver's side

Depending on version: 

• Remove MIRROR LIGHTS .
• Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER .
• REMOVE front ceiling light
• Remove microphones. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MICROPHONE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE (M4 COUPE) and REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE, PASSENGER'S SIDE (M4 COUPE, M4 CONVERTIBLE) .

Complete removal only: 

• Remove WINDSCREEN .

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Open coat hook halfway.

Press clamps together and feed coat hook out towards the inside.

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Release screw (1) in area of C-pillar left/right.

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Move both front seat backrest as far back as possible.

Detach edge protection (1) toward the inside.

Undo the headlining (3) at the clips (2).

Set headlining (3) down and take out through the windscreen opening.

Installation note: 

Replace faulty clips (2).