Lower the headlining (with sliding/tilting sunroof)

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: 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.

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 THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT B-PILLAR TRIM PANELS PARTIALLY .
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

Sliding/tilting sunroof open. Adjust the front seat surfaces as far down and towards the rear as possible. Move the front backrests as far back as possible.

Loosen screws (1) .

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Unclip panel down (1) from the clips (2) and remove it.

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Equipment specification with rear air conditioning/vanity mirror at the rear:
Loosen screws (1) left and right.

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Release headlining from the clips (1) with special tool 0 496 569 (00 9 325) .

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Release headlining (1) with special tool from the clip (2) with the aid of a support person.
Thread the headlining (1) out of the respective edge protection and put to one side.

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