51 44 007 Removing and Installing/Replacing Headlining (Version With Tilt Sunroof)

51 44 007 Removing and installing/replacing headlining (version with tilt sunroof)

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove both sun visors and counter supports
- Remove roof switch cluster
- Remove both mirror lights
- Remove both microphones
- Remove both trim panels for roof pillar at front (A-pillar)
- Remove both trim panels for door post (top) (B-pillar)
- Remove both trim panels for rear roof pillar (C-pillars)

Additional when removing entire headlining:
- Remove windscreen

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

Unclip cover (1) from headlining from bottom to top.
Release screw (2) underneath and remove support (3).

Installation note:
Latch mechanisms on cover (1) must not be damaged.

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

Release cover (1) from clips (2).
Release cover (1) from latch mechanisms (3) towards rear window and remove.

Installation note:
Following parts of cover must not be damaged or missing.
1 Clips
2 Guide
3 Catch

Detach rear headlining (1) from clips (2).

Installation note:
If necessary, replace defective clips (1).

Release screw (1) in area of C-pillar left/right.
Tightening torque 51 44 2AZ.

Release nuts (1) and screws (2) at support of headlining front.
Tightening torque 51 44 3AZ.

- Move both front seat backrests as far back as possible.
- Pull off edge protection from front doors in area of headlining.

IMPORTANT:
The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting.
Support headlining (2) at front.

Detach headlining (2) downwards out of latch mechanisms (1) and remove through windscreen opening.

Installation note:
Make sure all electrical lines are correctly positioned.

Installation note:
Guides (1) at headlining (2) must not be damaged.

Installation note:
All insertion fasteners (1) on slide sunroof frame (2) must be replaced to guarantee that headlining is held securely.