Headliner: Service and Repair

Headlining

Removing the headlining

Preparations

Note! Cars equipped with sun roofs: open it completely.

Prepare the car. See Note when disconnecting and connecting the battery lead Battery Disconnecting.

Removing components





Remove:
- the sun visor. See Sun visor Sun Visor
- the front interior lighting. See Front interior lighting Front Interior Lighting
- the upper A-post panel. See Upper A-post panel Upper A-Post Panel
- the front handles. Remove the plugs and the nuts. Then pull the handles straight out
- the upper B-post panel. See Upper B-post panel Upper B-Post Panel
- the C-post panel. See C-post panel C-Post Panel
- the rear grab handle. See Grab handle front Service and Repair
- the rear interior lighting. See Rear interior lighting Rear Interior Lighting
- the two clips at the rear edge.

Removing the headlining





Note! There may be adhesive from the front windshield in the edge of the headlining. Carefully cut along the edge through the adhesive.

Note! If the car is equipped with a sliding sunroof, the moldings around the roof opening and the connector must be removed.

Remove the door trim strips for the front and rear side doors at the top edge.
Fold the backrests for both front seats to the reclining position.
Lift the headlining over the lugs on the B post. Remove the cable terminals.
Ultrasonic sensor: press the sensor out from the casing. Remove the casing from the headlining.
Remove the headlining through the front passenger door.





When replacing the headlining:
Using the holes in the old headlining as a template, carefully cut out the holes in the new roof. Using the replacement part kit, bond the sections in the same place as the old. If necessary, transfer the required reinforcements to the new headlining. Always install the four foam rubber blocks if these are supplied with the replacement part kit.

Installing the headlining

Installing the headlining
When replacing the headlining, holes must be cut out for the handle. Measure up the location of the holes on the old headlining. First make a small cut if possible. When the headlining is positioned over the two wire ends, cut them off to the same dimensions. Cut away as little as possible.

Note! Secure the cable harness, the connectors and the hoses using tape to prevent noise.

Note! Do not bend or rumple the headlining.

Carefully remove the headlining through the front passenger door.
Connect the connectors. Secure using tape on the inside of the headlining.
Ultrasonic sensor: install the casing. Press the sensor into position.
Install the headlining on the B-post lugs.
Install the two clips and casing for the high level stop lamps.
Install the door trim strips for the front and rear side doors at the top edge.

Note! If the car is equipped with a sliding sunroof, the moldings around the roof opening and the connector must be installed.

Installing components

Install:
- the sun visor. See Sun visor Sun Visor
- the front interior lighting. See Front interior lighting Front Interior Lighting
- the upper A-post panel. See Upper A-post panel Upper A-Post Panel
- the front handles. Position the handle and secure it with both the nuts. Tighten to 5 Nm. Press both the plugs into place
- the upper panel in the B-post. See Upper B-post panel Upper B-Post Panel
- the C-post panel. See C-post panel C-Post Panel
- the rear grab handle. See Grab handle front Service and Repair
- the rear interior lighting. See Rear interior lighting Rear Interior Lighting.

Final check
Reset the car. See Note when disconnecting and connecting the battery lead Battery Disconnecting.
Check the function of the interior lighting and the ultrasonic system for the alarm.