Removal and installation of the headlining - ra68001400430x(0430)

Model 140 - A. Sedan, B. Coupe 

1. Sedans 

   Preliminary work:

   Panelling on roof frame removed (Removal and installation of the roof frame paneling, front  ), panelling on B-pillar removed (Removal and installation of the paneling on the B-pillar  , end fitting on seat belt not removed), headliner on sliding roof removed (REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SUN ROOF HEADLINING ), make-up mirror removed (REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REAR MAKE UP MIRROR, REAR READING LAMP ).

   Fig 1: Identifying Headliner Components

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   Handles	remove.
   Reading light on headliner	remove.
   Panelling on rear pillar, top	unclip and support against rear window with foam rubber pad (Fig 1).
   Headliner	unhook at rear window starting at one edge of headliner (Fig 1).
   Clips (item 1, Fig 1)	press outward through openings in pop-up/sliding roof frame (Fig 1) with screwdriver and lower headliner.
   Clips in opening for make-up mirror	press off of bracket (Fig 1).
   Backrest on driver's and passenger seat	move back.
   Headliner	unhook from pop-up/sliding roof frame from front and lay down on rear shelf.
   Headliner (front section)	guide through open rear side window and remove through passenger door in direction of arrow (Fig 1).

   Removal note 

   On Model W 140 without tilting/sliding roof  it is necessary to remove the headliner through the passenger door. For this purpose remove the bolt on the door retainer to obtain additional free space for removing the headliner.

   On Model V 140 both headliner versions  can be removed through the rear door.

   Shop-made tool 

   Hook

   Fig 2: Identifying Shop-Made Tool Dimension

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   Installation 

   1. Lay headliner into vehicle.
   2. Install bolt on door retainer.
   3. Hook headliner onto tilting/sliding roof frame with retaining bar (arrow).
   4. Attach clips (item 1) by pressing up on headliner in openings on tilting/sliding roof frame.
      Fig 3: Identifying Clips

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      Do not press in separately because otherwise headliner can be damaged in this area. Use piece of wood to press up.

   5. Press clips into opening for make-up mirror onto bracket.
      Fig 4: Pressing Clips Into Opening For Make-Up Mirror Onto Bracket

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   6. Hook headliner in at rear window with hook (shop-made) while pressing headliner up with one hand.
   7. Install reading light on headliner.
   8. Install make-up mirror (REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REAR MAKE UP MIRROR, REAR READING LAMP ).
      Fig 5: Hooking Headliner In At Rear Window With Hook

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   9. Install panelling on rear pillar (Removal and installation of the paneling on the rear pillar  ).
   10. Install handles.
   11. Install panelling on B-pillar (Removal and installation of the paneling on the B-pillar  ).
   12. Install panelling on roof frame (Removal and installation of the roof frame paneling, front  ).
2. Coupes 

Preliminary work:

Headliner on sliding roof removed (REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SUN ROOF HEADLINING )

Panelling on rear pillar removed (Removal and installation of the paneling on the rear pillar  )

Reveal molding on side of windshield removed (Remove and install the reveal molding at the side of the windshield  )

Left and right sun visors removed

Inside mirror removed

Roof control unit removed

Fig 6: Identifying Roof Control Unit Components

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Shop-made tool 

Installation hook

Fig 7: Identifying Shop-Made Tool Dimension

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Installation 

1. Check clips (3) on headliner, replace damaged clips.
2. Place headliner in vehicle.
   Fig 8: Identifying Clips On Headliner

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3. Hook headliner (2) onto sliding roof frame (4) with insert profile (arrows).
   Fig 9: Hooking Headliner Onto Sliding Roof Frame

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   Fig 10: Inserting Groove On Sliding Roof Frame

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   Arrows = insert groove on sliding roof frame

4. Hook clips (3) into openings on sliding roof frame by pushing headliner up.
5. Position contact plate for left and right sun visor mount in headliner cutouts.
   Fig 11: Identifying Clips Into Openings On Sliding Roof Frame

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6. Hook headliner onto roof frame flange at rear with installation hook (shop-made) while pressing up on headliner with one hand.
7. Install retaining bar (1) at front of tilting/sliding roof cutout.
8. Reinstall in opposite order.
   Fig 12: Installing Retaining Bar At Front Of Tilting/Sliding Roof Cutout

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