Removing the headlining

Fig 1: Identifying Roof Clip

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Remove: 

• the sun visors. See Sun visor, replacing
• the roof module. See Upper electronic module (UEM)/rearview mirror, replacing
• the grab handles
• the mounting for the cargo net
• the rear reading lamp. See Bulb, reading lamp, rear, replacing
• the connector for the rear reading lamp
• the roof clip.

Fig 2: Identifying Reading Lamp Cable And Clips

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• the cantrail panel. See Panel cantrail, replacing .

Detach and fold down: 

• the D-post panel. See Panel D-post, replacing 
• the C-post panel. See Panel C-post, replacing .

HINT: Leave the headlining hanging from the B-posts. 

Remove the A-post panel. See Panel, A-post, replacing .

Remove the washer hose at the lower corner by the right-hand A-post.

Detach the washer hose at the trunk lid.

Remove the clips from the cable for the reading lamp.

Fig 3: Identifying Sunroof Surround

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Cars equipped with sun roofs: 

Remove the molding around the sun roof.

Pull the molding inwards into the car. Start at the short side so that the corners release.

Fig 4: Pulling Headlining Out Through Tailgate

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Carefully detach the headlining from the B-posts.

Pull the headlining out through the tailgate at an angle.

HINT: Try to keep the headlining as close to the floor as possible. 

Fig 5: Identifying Cable Harness Routing On Headlining

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Transfer: 

• the front volume sensor (mass movement sensor). See Mass movement sensor module (MMS) front, replacing 
• the rear volume sensor. See Mass movement sensor module (MMS) rear, replacing 
• the cable harness.