51 44 150 Removing and installing/replacing trim for headliner at front (cowl at top)

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Remove panel for roof pillar at front left and right. Refer to 51 43 201 Removing and installing or replacing trim for front left or right roof .

Remove left and right sun visors. Refer to 51 16 104 Removing and installing/replacing left or right sun visor .

Remove complete ceiling light. Refer to 63 31 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LIGHTING PLATE (ABOVE INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR) .

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws

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Release screw (1) on roof pillar on left and right.

Fig 2: Releasing Screw On Roof Pillar

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Fold back rubber cover (1) on cowl on left and right.

Fig 3: Folding Back Rubber Cover On Cowl

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Lift out trim (1) on left and right and carefully lower.

Fig 4: Lifting Out Trim

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Unclip cable holder (1) on left and right.

Fig 5: Unclipping Cable Holder

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Feed out cable in center and remove trim.