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To fit

WARNING: Take care not to damage or loosen the energy absorbers.
Damaged or loose energy absorbers must not be refitted. If the occasion should arise, the entire headlining must be changed. Damaged energy absorbers may impair head protection in case of a collision.
  1. Manoeuvre the headlining in through the door opening. Carefully bend the outer edges of the headlining slightly downwards. Start from the front.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1
    G03625594Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Attach the headlining by carefully pushing the outer edges upwards so that the clips engage.
  3. Fit the COURTESY HANDLE .
  4. Reconnect all connections to the headlining wiring harness.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 4
    G03625595Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Fit the rear door weather strip.
  6. Fit Left-hand rear door
  7. Vehicles with sunroof: 

    Position the sunroof trim moulding and press it carefully so that it engages in the clips around the sunroof opening. Ensure that the headlining textile is stretched and correctly arranged.

    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 7
    G03625596Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Fit the upper brake light cover and replace the headliner plug.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 8
    G03625597Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Fit the rain sensor cover.
  10. Plug in the rear-view mirror connector and fit the mirror.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Steps 9-10
    G03625598Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Fit the forward section of the roof light cover.
    Fig 6: Illustration For Steps 11-12
    G03625599Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Fit the rear section of the roof light cover.
  13. Thread the headlining wiring harness through the parcel shelf and connect it to the REC.
    Fig 7: Illustration For Steps 13, 15
    G03625600Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Where appropriate.

    Fit the left-hand speaker into the parcel shelf.

  15. Position the wiring harness to the REC and secure the clips.
  16. Fit the C-PILLAR TRIM .
  17. Fit the B-PILLAR TRIM .
  18. At the A-pillar, plug in the connector to the interior light and fix it in place with the mounting clips. Fit the A-post trim.
  19. Fit the PARCEL SHELF TRIM .
  20. Fit the SUN VISOR .
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