51 44 001 Removing and installing/replacing headlining (without sliding/tilting sunroof) (M5 2018-2022)

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
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: 61 35... NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The following procedure forms the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: 51 31... GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR DISASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION OF BONDED WINDOW GLASS .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform window removal using the "spider".
For additional information see: REMOVING WINDOWS WITH A "SPIDER"

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE ROOF TRIM STRIP ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING COUNTER SUPPORTS FOR SUN VISOR ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SUN VISOR .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE .
Refer to REMOVING THE ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD) .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVERS FOR THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .
Refer to REMOVING THE KAFAS CAMERA WITH THE INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTION ON THE RAIN-LIGHT-SOLAR-CONDENSATION SENSOR .
Refer to RELEASING HEADLINING, FRONT .
Refer to REMOVING REAR INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT B-PILLAR TRIM PANELS PARTIALLY .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH C-PILLAR TRIM PANELS .
Refer to REMOVING ALL GRAB HANDLES .
Refer to REMOVING THE WINDSHIELD .

Follow-up work

Refer to REPLACING THE SPACER .
Refer to CHECKING THE EXPANDING FOAM TAPE ON THE DASHBOARD .
Refer to CHECKING THE COVER ON THE WINDSHIELD .
Refer to CHECKING COWL PANEL SOUND INSULATION .
Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD .
Refer to SECURING HEADLINING, FRONT .
Refer to INSTALLING ALL GRAB HANDLES .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH C-PILLAR TRIM PANELS .
Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE B-PILLAR TRIM PANELS AT THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT .
Refer to CONNECTING CONNECTOR TO THE RAIN-LIGHT-SOLAR-CONDENSATION SENSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE KAFAS CAMERA WITH THE INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVERS FOR THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .
Refer to INSTALLING ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SUN VISORS .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS .
Refer to INSTALLING COUNTER SUPPORTS FOR THE SUN VISOR ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ROOF TRIM STRIP ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to CALIBRATING KAFAS CAMERA .