Lowering the headlining on the left or right

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Fold the headlining.
Damage to the headlining. If necessary, the headlining must be replaced.

Carry out tasks with a second person to assist.
Support the headlining at the front and back.

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
Refer to REMOVING ARMREST SIDE SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .
Refer to REMOVING REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL .
Refer to TRIM OF THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING SUN VISOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE COUNTER SUPPORT FOR THE SUN VISOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT VANITY MIRROR LIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD) .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVERS FOR THE INTERIOR MIRROR .

Release the screw (1) .

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Unclip the headlining at the clips (1) downwards.

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NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
Guide out the headlining at the respective edge protection.
Lower the headlining and place it onto the head restraints as shown.

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