Headliner: Service and Repair

Headlining, replacing






Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work




Remove the battery cable Refer to: Battery, disconnecting Battery, Disconnecting.
Fold down all the backrests on the rear seat.
Remove all the door weather strips from the roof down to the door sill.

Removing the headlining





Remove:
- the sun visors Refer to: Sun visor, replacing Service and Repair
- the roof module Refer to: Upper electronic module (UEM)/rearview mirror, replacing Upper Electronic Module (UEM)/Rearview Mirror, Replacing
- the grab handles
- the mounting for the cargo net
- the rear reading lamp Refer to: Bulb, reading lamp, rear, replacing Bulb, Reading Lamp, Rear, Replacing
- the connector for the rear reading lamp
- the roof clip.
- Rear intrusion sensor Refer to: Rear intrusion sensor Removal and Replacement




- cantrail panel Refer to: Panel cantrail, replacing Panel, Cantrail, Replacing.

Detach and fold down:
- D-pillar panel Refer to: Panel D-post, replacing Panel, D-Post, Replacing
- C-pillar panel Refer to: Panel C-post, replacing Panel, C-Post, Replacing.

Hint: Leave the headlining hanging from the B-posts.

Remove the A-pillar panel Refer to: Panel A-post, replacing Panel, A-Post, Replacing.
Remove the washer hose at the lower corner by the right-hand A-post.
Detach the washer hose at the trunk lid.

Note! There is a risk spillage.

Remove the clips from the cable for the reading lamp.





Cars equipped with sun roofs:
Remove the molding around the sun roof.
Pull the molding inwards into the car. Start at the short side so that the corners release.




Carefully detach the headlining from the B-posts.
Pull the headlining out through the tailgate at an angle.

Hint: Try to keep the headlining as close to the floor as possible.





Note! Use tape (P/N 944 1891) to secure the cable harness to the new headlining. Tape the entire cable harness to the headlining so that it is secure.

Installing the headlining

Vehicles with Headliner Cellular Phone Microphone









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Note! For tightening torques, see Tightening torque [1][2]Body and Frame




- the clips to the cable for the reading lamp
- the washer hose at the tailgate
- the washer hose at the A-post
- A-pillar panel. Refer to: Panel A-post, replacing Panel, A-Post, Replacing
- C-pillar panel. Refer to: Panel C-post, replacing Panel, C-Post, Replacing
- D-pillar panel. Refer to: Panel D-post, replacing Panel, D-Post, Replacing
- Cantrail panel. Refer to: Panel cantrail, replacing Panel, Cantrail, Replacing
- the roof clip.
- the connector for the rear reading lamp
- the rear reading lamp Refer to: Bulb, reading lamp, rear, replacing Bulb, Reading Lamp, Rear, Replacing
- the mounting for the cargo net
- the grab handle
- the roof module Refer to: Upper electronic module (UEM)/rearview mirror, replacing Upper Electronic Module (UEM)/Rearview Mirror, Replacing
- the sun visors. Refer to: Sun visor, replacing Service and Repair

Caution! Do not damage or trap any cables when installing the sun visors.

Connect the battery lead. Refer to: Battery, disconnecting Battery, Disconnecting