Removal of headliner mechanism with "flexible fulcrum pad"(only on right side):

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NOTE: The flexible fulcrum pad (1) is securely attached to the rail (2) (cannot be removed).

3 Outer guide

4 Inner guide

Fig 1: Attaching Flexible Fulcrum Pad To Rail

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Right side:

Tilt headliner mechanism inwards at front and back of strut (1) and pull outwards (this produces an audible click on flexible fulcrum pad).

Fig 2: Tilting Headliner Mechanism Inwards At Front And Back Of Strut

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Right side:

Tilt headliner mechanism (1) outwards with flexible fulcrum pad (2) and pull inwards to remove from guide channel.

Fig 3: Tilting Headliner Mechanism Outwards With Flexible Fulcrum Pad

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Left side:

Unfasten headliner mechanism (1) and lift inwards/upwards to remove from guide channel.

Fig 4: Removing Headliner Mechanism

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Installation of headliner mechanism with "flexible fulcrum pad"(only on right side):

NOTE: To illustrate more clearly, installation shown with a removed glass slide/tilt sunroof.

Install the guide (1) on the flexible fulcrum pad and rest of headliner mechanism (2) facing outwards in guide channel (3).

Fig 5: Installing Guide On Flexible Fulcrum Pad

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Press headliner mechanism inwards (1) and press outer guide downwards (2) into the guide channel.

Fig 6: Pressing Headliner Mechanism Inwards

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