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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Open slide/tilt sunroof lid at front
• Remove BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR AT FRONT  (A-pillar)
• Remove BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR DOOR POST AT TOP  (B-pillar)
• Remove BOTH TRIM PANELS FOR REAR ROOF PILLAR  (C-pillar)
• Remove INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT
• Remove INSIDE MIRROR 
• Remove MIRROR LIGHT
• Remove BOTH SUN VISORS AND COUNTER SUPPORTS 
• Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER
• Remove all grab handles. See FRONT GRAB HANDLES  and REAR GRAB HANDLES .
• Detach edge protection from all doors in the headlining area. See EDGE PROTECTION (FRONT DOOR)  and EDGE PROTECTION (REAR DOOR) .

Only necessary for complete removal of headlining: 

• Remove FRONT PASSENGER SEAT

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Sunroof Screws

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Brake light area: 

Unclip trim (1).

Fig 2: Removing Trim

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Release clamps (1).

Fig 3: Locating Clips

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Interior roof light area: 

Release screw (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Interior Roof Light Screw

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Switch cluster area: 

Release screws (1) or expander rivets (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Switch Cluster Screws

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• Move backrest of driver's seat to max. rear position.
• Move seat surface of driver's seat to the lowest position.

Only if front passenger seat is not removed: 

• Move backrest of front passenger seat to max. rear position.
• Move seat surface of front passenger seat to the lowest position.

Support headlining (1) at front.

Unclip headlining (1) in marked side area in downward direction (2).

Carefully pull headlining (1) forward until headlining (1) is fed out of remaining clips (2).

Pull down headlining (1).

Installation note: 

Unclip rear clips (2) from roof frame.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 6: Removing Headlining

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Only necessary for complete removal of headlining: 

Feed headlining (1) out through rear door on driver's side.

Fig 7: Identifying Headlining

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Installation note: 

Installation sequence:

1. Snap headlining at rear into clip
2. Screw down front headlining
3. Screw down rear headlining
4. Install grab handles at front first, then at rear
5. Screw down sun visors and counter supports
6. Install brake light cover
7. Secure edge protection of all doors at headlining
8. Add final details to vehicle