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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR  at front (A pillar) left/right
• Remove all SUN VISORS AND COUNTER-SUPPORTS 
• Remove ROOF OPERATING FACILITY
• Remove FRONT ROOFLINER COVER 
• Remove TRIM PANELS FOR DOOR POSTS 
• Remove front/rear GRAB HANDLES 
• Remove REAR ROOFLINER COVER 
• Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR  at rear (C-pillar) left/right

Complete removal only: 

• Remove WINDSCREEN 

REMOVAL: 

Lift off cover (1).

Unlock clamp (2) with long-nose pliers (3) and remove coat hook.

Fig 1: Unlocking Clamp With Long-Nose Pliers

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Slide driver's seat fully forwards and fold back backrest.

Slide front passenger seat fully forwards and fold back backrest.

Release expanding rivets (1 and 2).

Release edge protection in area of headlining.

Lay headlining (3) downwards.

If removing completely:

Feed out headlining (3) over windscreen opening with the aid of a second person.

Fig 2: Headlining And Expanding Rivets

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INSTALLATION: 

Bring headlining (3) into installation position.

Mount expanding rivets (1 and 2).

Fig 3: Headlining And Expanding Rivets

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Engage coat hook (1) and mount cover (2).

Fig 4: Coat Hook And Mount Cover

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