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Changing the headlining, 4D, US/CA

Changing the headlining, 4D, US/CA

To remove

Warning

Take care not to damage or loosen the energy absorbers. Damaged or loose energy absorbers must not be refitted. If the occasion should arise, the entire headlining must be changed. Damaged energy absorbers may impair head protection in case of a collision.


Note

Pay attention to cleanliness so that the headlining does not become dirty.



1. Remove the sun visor .

2. Remove the parcel shelf trim .

3. Remove the A-pillar trim . Disconnect the connector from the interior lighting and detach its mounting clips on the A-pillar.

4. Remove the B-pillar trim .

5. Remove The C-pillar trim .

6. Release the clips attaching the REC (Rear Electrical Centre) wiring harness.


7. Where appropriate.

Remove the LH speaker from the parcel shelf.

8. Disconnect the inner roof connector from the REC and thread the wiring harness up through the parcel shelf.

9. Remove the roof light by carefully pulling down on the rear edge of the rear section of the light cover.


10. Pull carefully downwards on the rear edge of the forward section of the roof light cover.

11. Detach the rear-view mirror and unplug its connector.


12. Remove the rain sensor cover.

13. Remove the cover from the elevated brake light by carefully pulling the cover downwards and backwards. Remove plug from the rear edge of the headlining.


14. Remove the courtesy handle .

15. Cars with sunroof:

Remove the decor strip's catch by pulling it forward. Then remove the decor strip.

16. Release the headlining clips by first carefully releasing the clip locks and then pulling downwards around the edges of the headlining. Take down the headlining.

17.
Note

Make a note of how the wiring harness and cables are routed and the manner in which they are connected.


Unplug the connectors from the roof lining wiring harness.


18. Remove the left-hand rear door .

19. Remove the rear door weatherstrip .

20. Take out the headlining through the door opening.



To fit

Warning

Take care not to damage or loosen the energy absorbers. Damaged or loose energy absorbers must not be refitted. If the occasion should arise, the entire headlining must be changed. Damaged energy absorbers may impair head protection in case of a collision.



1. Manoeuvre the headlining in through the door opening. Carefully bend the outer edges of the headlining slightly downwards. Start from the front.


2. Attach the headlining by carefully pushing the outer edges upwards so that the clips engage.

3. Fit the courtesy handle .

4. Reconnect all connections to the headlining wiring harness.


5. Fit the rear door weather strip .

6. Fit Left-hand rear door

7. Cars with sunroof:

Position the sunroof trim moulding and press it carefully so that it engages in the clips around the sunroof opening. Ensure that the headlining textile is stretched and correctly arranged.

Fit the decor strip's catch in the correct position.


8. Fit the upper brake light cover and replace the headliner plug.


9. Fit the rain sensor cover.

10. Plug in the rear-view mirror connector and fit the mirror.


11. Fit the forward section of the roof light cover.


12. Fit the rear section of the roof light cover.

13. Thread the headlining wiring harness through the parcel shelf and connect it to the REC.


14. Where appropriate.

Fit the left-hand speaker into the parcel shelf.

15. Position the wiring harness to the REC and secure the clips.

16. Fit the C-pillar trim .

17. Fit the B-pillar trim .

18. At the A-pillar, plug in the connector to the interior light and fix it in place with the mounting clips. Fit the A-post trim .

19. Fit the parcel shelf trim .

20. Fit the sun visor .