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, Basis.
• Center Console, Highline, Jetta from MY 2005 and Golf Wagon from MY 2007, Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Center Console, Highline ] 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, Basis.
• Center Console, Highline, Jetta from MY 2010 and Golf Wagon from MY 2010, Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Center Console, Highline ] 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 ] .
- 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.