51 44 001 Removing and installing/replacing headlining (without slide/tilt sunroof)
WARNING:
Follow SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for working on vehicles with airbag systems.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use any sharp-edged tools in area of head airbag (risk of damage to head airbag).
When working on trim panel components, make sure that visible surfaces are not scratched or damaged (e.g. by sharp-edged tools).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove TRIM PANEL for roof pillar at front (A-pillar) left and right
- Remove all SUN VISORS AND COUNTER-SUPPORTS
- Remove ROOF OPERATING FACILITY
- Remove INTERIOR REAR-VIEW MIRROR
- Remove RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR COVER
- Remove TRIM PANELS FOR DOOR POSTS
- Remove all grab handles. See FRONT GRAB HANDLES and REAR GRAB HANDLES .
- Remove INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT
- Remove TRIM PANEL for rear left and right roof pillar (C-pillar)
R55 Clubvan:
- Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT GRILLE
Detach edge protection (1) at top.
Release expanding rivets (2) and (3).
Lay headlining (4) downwards.
Installation note:
IMPORTANT:
First, secure the headlining (4) with expanding rivet (2) and (3) to prevent incorrect installation position or tensioning on the headlining (4).
Tilt roofliner (1) and feed out through side door opening.
NOTE:
While removing the headlining (1), do not bend it far enough to kink the headlining (1).