Remove the headlining (with sliding/tilting sunroof)
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING REAR INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH REAR VANITY MIRRORS .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH FRESH AIR GRILLES OF THE HEADLINING .
- Refer to REMOVING ALL GRAB HANDLES .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH C-PILLAR TRIM PANELS .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR LEFT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT LEFT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT B-PILLAR TRIM PANELS PARTIALLY .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LOWER LEFT B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE EDGE PROTECTION OF THE REAR LEFT DOOR .
- Refer to REMOVING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH SUN VISORS AND COUNTER SUPPORTS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVERS FOR THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .
Precondition
The slide/tilt sunroof lid is open.
The front seats have been fully adjusted towards the rear bottom.
The front seat backrests have been fully adjusted towards the rear.
- Loosen screws (1)
.
- Unclip panel down (1)
from the clips (2)
and remove it.
- Equipment specification with rear air conditioning/vanity mirror at the rear:
Loosen screws (1) left and right.
- Release the headlining with the special tool 0 496 569 (00 9 325)
from the clips (1).
- Release headlining (1) with special tool from the clip (2) with the aid of a support person.
- Thread the headlining (1)
out of the edge protection and put aside.
- Tilt the headlining in the vehicle and remove it through the left rear door.
Slightly bend the headlining to remove the headlining in the area around the C-pillar.