51 44 011 Removing and installing / replacing headliner (with slide/tilt sunroof)

Remove both sun visors and counter supports,

refer to 51 16 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING SUN VISOR AND LEFT OR RIGHT COUNTER SUPPORT .

Remove all grab handles,

refer to 51 16 480 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRONT GRAB HANDLE .

Remove both panels for front roof pillar (A-pillar finishers),

refer to 51 43 201 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FOR FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT ROOF .

Remove both panels for top door pillar (B-pillar finishers),

refer to 51 43 148 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM ON LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR PILLAR (TOP) .

Remove both panels for rear roof pillar (C-pillar finishers),

refer to 51 43 251 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR ROOF PILLAR (C-PILLAR) .

Remove interior light and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Removing Interior Light

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Remove panel and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Only coupe:

Press on clothes hook (1).

Release screw (2) and remove clothes hook (3) on left/right side.

Fig 3: Removing Clothes Hook On Left/Right Side

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Solid trim:

Unclip solid trim (1) towards bottom and remove.

Fig 4: Removing Solid Trim

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Split trim:

Unclip split trim (1) towards bottom and detach towards front.

Solid trim:

Installation: 

1. Catches (1) and Velcro-type fasteners (2) on panel (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Catches And Velcro-Type Fasteners On Panel

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Split trim:

Installation: 

1. If necessary, replace defective clips (1).
   Fig 6: Installing Clips

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2. Catches (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged.

Version with interior light package:

If necessary, lever out inside lights on left/right side and disconnect plug connection.

Fig 7: Removing Inside Lights On Left/Right Side

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Release expansion rivet (1) at rear of headliner (2).

Fig 8: Removing Expansion Rivet At Rear Of Headliner

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Release expansion rivet (1) and screw (2) at front of headliner (3).

Fig 9: Removing Expansion Rivet And Screw At Front Of Headliner

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Remove mucket (1).

Fig 10: Removing Mucket

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Installation: 

1. The joint (2) is located above the driver's side.

Move both front seat backrests as far back as possible.

Press headliner (1) towards rear out of metal lugs (2) and remove towards rear left door.

Fig 11: Pressing Headliner (1) Towards Rear Out Of Metal Lugs (2) And Removing Towards Rear Left Door

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Installation: 

Slide special tool 51 4 000 via 3rd brake light (1) into locators (2) for headliner and secure with adhesive tape.

Lettering "E39" points to roof.

Installation sequence:

1. Suspend headliner at rear
2. Secure headliner at front with expansion rivet (in left counter support of sun visor)
3. Screw down grab handles at rear on left/right
4. Screw down grab handles at front on left/right
5. Screw down sun visors and counter supports
6. Screw down headliner at light aperature at front
   Fig 12: Sliding Special Tool (51 4 000) Via 3rd Brake Light Into Locators For Headliner

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