Removing Roof Trim Panel

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Make sure that the roof cover does not buckle.

Information 

• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle or a similar component. 
• Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well. 

1. Open the cover -1-  and unscrew screw -2-  .

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   Cover

2. Unclip headliner.

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   Headliner

   1. 2.1  > VAS 6427 - Release pliers -3-  must be inserted into the openings -2-  on the clip. This actuates the tabs -1-  on the clip and moves them inwards.
3. Unclip electric lines -1-  from the brackets -Arrows-  .

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   Electric lines for headliner

4. Release and disconnect electric plug connection -1-  from the headliner -2-  .

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   Electric plug connection for headliner

5. Move front seats all the way forward and down and move backrests back fully.
6. Fold over rear seat.

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   When removing the headliner, make sure to use a suitable tool as a support when unclipping it in the panoramic roof area.

7. For vehicles with panoramic roof (3FU): 

   Unclip headliner -1-  from retaining clips -2-  in the panoramic roof cut-out area.

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   Retaining clips on headliner

8. Press clip -1-  together using two screwdrivers -Arrows-  and detach rear headliner from the body.

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   Headliner on body

9. Three people are needed in order to remove the headliner.
   1. 9.1  Position of 1st person: Driver's side.
   2. 9.2  Position of 2nd person: Passenger's side.
   3. 9.3  Position of 3rd person: Luggage compartment.
10. Remove headliner -1-  .

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    Headliner

    1. 10.1  Lower the headliner -1-  on the passenger's side as far as possible.
    2. 10.2  Pull the headliner -1-  out towards the rear through the cut-out in the tailgate.