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Removing
Removing
–  Open sliding/tilting sunroof, if fitted.
–  Switch off ignition.
–  Remove front interior light -W1-. → Rep. gr.96..
–  Remove roof end strip → Chapter
–  Remove side dash panel cover on right → Chapter
–  Remove A-pillar middle trim on right → Chapter
–  Remove A-pillar upper trim on right → Chapter
–  Detach left A-pillar trim in transition area to moulded headlining.
–  Remove upper B-pillar trims. Belt end anchors or anchor rails for front seat belts need not be removed → Chapter.
Only 2-door
–  Remove bench seat → Chapter.
–  Remove backrest → Chapter.
–  Remove side panel trim → Chapter.
–  Remove side support for luggage compartment cover → Chapter
–  Remove C-pillar trims → Chapter
Only 4-door
   
–  Remove airbag emblems -1- from both C-pillar trims and unscrew bolts -2- (4 Nm).
  Note
On reinstallation, airbag emblems -1- must be renewed.
–  Unscrew nuts -3- (1.5 Nm).
–  Release trims from studs of nuts -3--arrow A-.
–  Release trims from mountings -arrow B- and from door seal beading.
  Note
Complete removal of the C-pillar trims on four-door vehicles is not necessary.

   
Models with sliding/tilting sunroof
–  Push wedge -T10039/1- between frame -1- and moulded headlining -2-.
–  Separate frame from moulded headliner using release lever -T10039/1- in -direction of arrow-, moving along perimeter.

   
–  Remove sun visors -1- → Chapter
–  Remove left and right roof grab handles -2- and -3- → Chapter.
–  Remove the two bolts -4- (2 Nm).
–  Lower moulded headliner slightly and, depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect wiring harness from moulded headliner.
–  Remove moulded headliner from vehicle through rear lid.

   

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