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Releasing and securing moulded headliner with sliding/tilting sunroof
Releasing and securing moulded headliner with sliding/tilting sunroof
Releasing
–  Open sliding/tilting sunroof.
–  Switch off ignition.
   
–  Release mounting frame -1- of sliding/tilting sunroof from clips -2- and remove.
–  Remove interior rear view mirror → Chapter.
–  Remove emergency braking function sensor unit -J939- → Chapter.
–  Remove lights and switches from headliner → Electrical system; Rep. gr.96.
–  Remove upper left and right A-pillar trim → Chapter.
–  Remove upper left and right B-pillar trim → Chapter.
–  Remove left and right C-pillar trim → Chapter.
–  Remove left and right sun visors → Chapter.
–  Remove left and right sun visor mounts → Chapter.
–  Remove grab handles on left and right sides of roof → Chapter
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–  Unscrew bolts -1- (2 Nm).
–  Carefully unlatch retaining clips -2- from rear roof cross member.
–  Carefully unlatch retaining clips -4- from moulded headliner cutout for sliding/tilting sunroof.
  Note
Retaining clips -2- must always be renewed before installation.
–  Detach moulded headliner -3- from door seal beading and lower.
–  Lower moulded headliner -3- with help of second mechanic (danger of breakage).

Securing
  Note
Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.
–  Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this, observe the following:
–  Locate moulded headliner -3- with help of second mechanic.
–  Engage retaining clips -2- in roof cross member.
–  Screw in bolts -1- (2 Nm).
The remaining installation process is analogous.
  Note
   
The mounting frame -1- for the sliding/tilting sunroof has a yellow mark -arrow- which must point in the direction of travel when fitted.
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Mounting roof reinforcement on body > < Releasing and securing moulded headliner without sliding/tilting sunroof