ML 430 (163.172) V8-4.3L (113.942) (2000)
Sunroof / Moonroof Panel: Service and Repair
AR77.20-P-0510GH Remove/Install Folding Headliner of Lamella Roof
Removing And Installing Folding Headliner Of Lamella Roof
- with CODE (417a) Lamella roof
Removal
1
Remove headliner
2
Close lamella roof completely
3
Remove roof reinforcement (3)
4
Unscrew retaining plate (8), for this purpose loosen front attachment point from 9th lamella
5
Pull Velcro strip (2a) for folding headliner (1) off of Velcro strip (2b) on 9th lamella
NOTE: Loosen screws in middle of Velcro strip (if present)
6
Open bracket (4) on lamellas with aid of pliers on lugs upto center frame section (7) and unhook bows (5)
7
Open lamella roof approx. 150-200 mm
8
Open brackets (4) previously covered by center frame section (7) and unhook bows (5)
9
Remove all bows (5) previously unhooked from folding headliner (1)
10
Reclose lamella roof completely and pull detached rear strip below center frame section (7) through toward front
CAUTION: When pulling through, pay attention to kinks in folding headliner
11
Open brackets (4) up to front and unhook each bow (5)
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the remaining bows (5) from the folding headliner
12
Unscrew mounting screws (6) from retaining rail (9) and remove folding headliner (1)