Remove headlining
WARNING:
Pyrotechnic components
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
- Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
- For additional information see: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system
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Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
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 PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .
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.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The following procedure forms the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR THE DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF BONDED WINDOW GLASS .
The following procedure forms the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR THE DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF BONDED WINDOW GLASS .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform window removal using the "spider".
For additional information see: REMOVING WINDOWS WITH A "SPIDER" .
Perform window removal using the "spider".
For additional information see: REMOVING WINDOWS WITH A "SPIDER" .
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH REAR SIDE TRIM PANELS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR THE BODY PILLAR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH SUN VISORS AND COUNTER SUPPORTS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT VANITY MIRROR LIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING INSIDE MIRROR .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING RAIN-LIGHT-SOLAR-CONDENSATION SENSOR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE KAFAS CAMERA .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD) .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
- Refer to REMOVING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE WINDSHIELD .
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the right and left side.
- Remove expanding rivet (1) in the headlining (2).NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
- Permanently cover the retaining plate (1) before lowering the headlining with a suitable auxiliary material to protect the vehicle interior from damage.
- Release auxiliary brake light cover (1) with the detent (2) and the clips (3), then pull down to remove.
- Pull down to unclip the headlining (1) and the clips (2).
- Unclip the headlining (2) and the clips (1).
- With the help of another, remove headlining (1) through the cutout in the windshield.