A8L Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AKB) (2002)
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Headliner: Service and Repair
Headliner Without Slide/Tilt Sunroof, Removing From Roof
Headliner Without Slide/tilt Sunroof, Removing From Roof
Special tools and equipment
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VAG1416
CAUTION:
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Molded headliner cannot be removed from roof in one piece or roof will be deformed.
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Therefore, molded headliner must be cut into strips approx. 100 mm wide.
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Cut perforation in center of roof horizontal to vehicle.
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Cut area of headliner that is glued on into approx. 100 mm wide strips.
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Individually pull off pre-cut strips from perforation in center outward in sequence 1, 2, 3 etc. while supporting roof with the other hand.
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Remove protective bracket from roof Fig. 1.
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Remove headliner from clips - 2 - by pulling toward front.
NOTE:
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If paint surface on roof interior is damaged with the carpet knife, the area must be primed.
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The residual paper on roof after headliner is removed can be easily removed by warming with a heat gun. Small bits of paper need not be
removed.
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Temperature at roof must not exceed 100 degrees C or else paint can be damaged.
