Installing the headlining (lowered)

• Remove the upholstery (2) from the headlining (1).

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• Check the clips (1) on the headlining (2) for damage and replace, if necessary.
• Correctly position the headlining (1) with the help of a support person and feed in on the respective edge protection.

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• Clip in the headlining (2) using the clips (1).

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• Clip in the headlining (1) using the clips (2).

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Check 

• Check clips (1) on the trim (2) for damage and replace, if necessary.
• Check the detent (3) on the trim (2) for damage.

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Result 

Detent is damaged.

Measure

• Replace cover of the auxiliary brake light (2).

• Fit the cover of the auxiliary brake light (1) from the bottom.
• Clip in the cover of the auxiliary brake light (1) with the clips (3) and the detent (2).

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Fasten the expanding rivet (1) on the headlining (2).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE GRAB HANDLE AT THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT VANITY MIRROR LIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH SUN VISORS AND COUNTER SUPPORTS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH BACKREST SIDE SECTIONS .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING BOTH B-PILLAR TRIM PANELS AT TOP .
• Refer to INSTALLING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, LEFT AND RIGHT .