Molded Headliner

Molded Headliner

Removal

- If present, open sunroof.

- Turn off the ignition.

- Remove center console:

Jetta from MY 2005 and Golf Wagon from MY 2007

• Center Console, Basis, Jetta from MY 2005 and Golf Wagon from MY 2007, Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Center Console, Basis ] .

• Center Console, Highline, Jetta from MY 2005 and Golf Wagon from MY 2007, Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Center Console, Highline ] .

Jetta from MY 2010 and Golf Wagon from MY 2010

• Center Console, Basis, Jetta from MY 2010 and Golf Wagon from MY 2010, Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Center Console, Basis ] .

• Center Console, Highline, Jetta from MY 2010 and Golf Wagon from MY 2010, Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Center Console, Highline ] .

• It is not necessary to remove the trim panel mount - 1 - when removing the Highline center console.





- Remove the connection (for the air duct in the center console) - 2 - in - direction of arrow -.

• It is not necessary to remove the passenger's or driver's seat.

Vehicles with Direct Shift Gearbox and Automatic Transmission

- Release the selector lever with the emergency release and put it in the "S" position.

With Manual Transmission

- Engage 4th gear with the selector lever.

• Use a cloth or tape on the upper part of the lever to avoid damage to the headliner.

All Vehicles

- Remove lights and switches in headliner.

- Remove roof end strip.

- Remove upper A-pillar trim on left and right. Refer to => [ Upper A-pillar Trim ] Upper A-pillar Trim.

- Remove upper B-pillar trim on left and right. Refer to => [ Upper B-pillar Trim ] Upper B-pillar Trim.

- Remove C-pillar trim on left and right. Refer to => [ C-pillar Trim ] C-pillar Trim.

Vehicles with Sunroof

- Slide wedge (T10039/1) between frame - 1 - and headliner - 2 -.

- Separate frame around circumference of headliner in - direction of arrow - using lever (T10039).





All Vehicles

- Remove right and left sun visors - 1 -. Refer to => [ Sun Visor ] Sun Visor.

- Remove right and left roof grab handles - 2 - and - 3 -.

• Replace all clips in the grab handle brackets.

Vehicles with Rearview Mirror with Rain Sensor

- Remove the interior rearview mirror with rain sensor. Refer to => [ Interior Rearview Mirror with Rain Sensor ] Interior Rearview Mirror with Rain Sensor.

Rearview Mirror on Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

- Remove the interior mirror with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), refer to => [ Interior Rearview Mirror Emblems ] Interior Rearview Mirror Emblems.

All Vehicles

- Remove the two bolts - 4 - (2 Nm).





- Remove bolts - 1 - (2 Nm) at left and right side on headliner.


Perform the following work steps especially carefully in order to prevent damage to headliner.

- Lower headliner slightly and (depending on vehicle equipment) disconnect wiring harnesses from headliner.

- Move both the passenger's and driver's seat backrests as far back as possible.

- Remove headliner from vehicle through front passenger door.





Installation

- To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.