FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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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.