Removing Headliner

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Fig 1: Identifying Headliner Installation Position

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Unscrew fastening screws -1- at the front in the headliner -2- and unclip the headliner from the cowl panel frame -3- in a downward direction at the left and right.

Fig 2: Removing Headliner At Front
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Unclip the metal strut of the roof liner -1- from the plastic clips -2- at the right and left.

Fig 3: Disengaging Headliner At Sides
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Pull the rear headliner -1- towards the rear out of the roof frame -2- evenly on the left and right and disengage.

Fig 4: Disengaging Headliner At Rear
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Pull the metal brace contained in the fabric pocket -1- down in the center so that it bends. Pull the metal strut -1- out of the bracket -2- on the left and right.

Fig 5: Disengaging Metal Strut
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Pull the frame of the sliding roof cut-out backwards and downwards in the center at the front, so that the frame overlap at the corners is reduced and it is possible to pull it out in a downward direction. Then pull out the roof frame -1- diagonally via the sliding roof cut-out inwards into the passenger compartment.

Fig 6: Disengaging Frame
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