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To remove

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.
NOTE: Pay attention to cleanliness so that the headlining does not become dirty.
  1. Remove the SUN VISOR .
  2. Remove the PARCEL SHELF TRIM .
  3. Remove the A-pillar trim. Disconnect the connector from the interior lighting and detach its mounting clips on the A-pillar.
  4. Remove the B-PILLAR TRIM .
  5. Remove The C-PILLAR TRIM .
  6. Release the clips attaching the REC (Rear Electrical Center) wiring harness.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 6, 8
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  7. Where appropriate.

    Remove the LH speaker from the parcel shelf.

  8. Disconnect the inner roof connector from the REC and thread the wiring harness up through the parcel shelf.
  9. Remove the roof light by carefully pulling down on the rear edge of the rear section of the light cover.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 9-10
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  10. Pull carefully downwards on the rear edge of the forward section of the roof light cover.
  11. Detach the rear-view mirror and unplug its connector.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 11-12
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  12. Remove the rain sensor cover.
  13. Remove the cover from the elevated brake light by carefully pulling the cover downwards and backwards. Remove plug from the rear edge of the headlining.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 13
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  14. Remove the courtesy handle.
  15. Vehicles with sunroof: 

    With 82 93 474 REMOVAL TOOL  inserted between the sunroof trim moulding and the headlining carefully lever the moulding free from the clips around the sunroof opening.

    Fig 5: Illustration For Step 15
    G03625591Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Release the headlining clips by first carefully releasing the clip locks and then pulling downwards around the edges of the headlining. Take down the headlining.
    17. NOTE: Make a note of how the wiring harness and cables are routed and the manner in which they are connected.
    Fig 6: Illustration For Step 17
    G03625592Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Unplug the connectors from the roof lining wiring harness.
  18. Remove the left-hand rear door.
  19. Remove the rear door weatherstrip.
  20. Take out the headlining through the door opening.
    Fig 7: Illustration For Step 20
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