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51 44 007 - Removing and installing/replacing roofliner (version with glass tilt sunroof)




51 44 007 - Removing and installing/replacing roofliner (version with glass tilt sunroof)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove both trim panels for front roof pillar Removing and Installing/Replacing Panel for Roof Pillar at Front (A-pillar), Left or Right
- Remove both sun visors and counter supports Service and Repair
- Remove front roofliner trim 51 44 ... - Removing and installing front roofliner trim
- Remove mirror light Removing and Installing/Replacing Mirror Light
- Remove both trim panels for door pillar (top) Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim on Left or Right Door Pillar (Top)
- Remove both trim panels for rear roof pillar Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim Panel For Left or Right Rear Roof Pillar (C-pillar trim panel)
- Remove additional stop light trim





Note:
The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Unclip cover (1) on roofliner from bottom upwards.

Release screw (2) underneath and remove roofliner mounting carrier (3).

Installation:
Catches on cover (1) must not be damaged.





Press on clothes hook (1).
Release screw (2) and remove clothes hook (3).





Release expander rivet (1) at rear of roofliner (2).

Installation:
If necessary, replace expander rivet (1).





Release screw (1) on front roofliner support (2).





- Move both front seat backrests as far back as possible.
- Pull off mucket on front doors and side windows at rear.





Important!
The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting:
Support headliner at front.

Release catches (1) on roofliner (2).





Press roofliner (1) towards rear out of metal lugs (2).
Move roofliner (1) downwards, turn carefully and remove through door opening.





Installation:
Guides (1) on roofliner (2) must not be damaged.





Installation:
To ensure that the roofliner is held securely, replace all the insert retainers (1) on the sunroof frame (2).