51 44 013 Removing and installing roof liner (on version with panorama sunroof)

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Operation is identical up to work steps for panorama sunroof to:

Removing and installing/replacing roofliner (with slide/tilt sunroof). Refer to 51 44 011 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEADLINER (WITH SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF) .

IMPORTANT: The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting: Unclip clips (1) in sunroof frame area towards bottom.

Extend rear roofliner towards bottom out of guide.

Turn headliner and remove towards rear.

Fig 1: Locating Clips In Sunroof Frame

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Installation:

Clips (1) and guide (2) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace clips (1) and guide (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Clips And Guide

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