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Headliner: Service and Repair






Headlining, replacing






Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work

Note! When replacing the headlining, check that the front mass movement sensor (MMS) has been adjusted according to service bulletin 360026 (see the path below). If the adjustment has not been done it must be carried out according to service bulletin 360026 regarding headlining replacement. See:

Information
Bulletins,
SB, Product fix,
36, Other electrical equipment,
Mass movement sensor (MMS) alarm, adjustment.




Remove the battery lead. See Battery, disconnecting Battery Disconnecting.
Fold down all the backrests on the rear seat.
Remove all the door weather strips from the roof down to the door sill.

Removing the headlining





Remove:
- the sun visors. See Sun visor, replacing Removal and Replacement
- the roof module. See Upper electronic module (UEM)/rearview mirror, replacing Upper Electronic Module (UEM)/Rearview Mirror, Replacing
- the grab handles
- the mounting for the cargo net
- the rear reading lamp. See Bulb, reading lamp, rear, replacing Bulb, Reading Lamp, Rear, Replacing
- the connector for the rear reading lamp
- the roof clip.




- the cantrail panel. See Panel cantrail, replacing Panel, Cantrail, Replacing.

Detach and fold down:
- the D-post panel. See Panel D-post, replacing Panel, D-Post, Replacing
- the C-post panel. See Panel C-post, replacing Panel, C-Post, Replacing.

Hint: Leave the headlining hanging from the B-posts.

Remove the A-post panel. See Panel A-post, replacing Panel, A-Post, Replacing.
Remove the washer hose at the lower corner by the right-hand A-post.
Detach the washer hose at the trunk lid.

Note! There is a risk spillage.

Remove the clips from the cable for the reading lamp.





Cars equipped with sun roofs:
Remove the molding around the sun roof.
Pull the molding inwards into the car. Start at the short side so that the corners release.




Carefully detach the headlining from the B-posts.
Pull the headlining out through the tailgate at an angle.

Hint: Try to keep the headlining as close to the floor as possible.





Transfer:
- the front volume sensor (mass movement sensor). See Mass movement sensor module (MMS) front, replacing Mass Movement Sensor Module (MMS) Front, Replacing
- the rear volume sensor. See Mass movement sensor module (MMS) rear, replacing Mass Movement Sensor Module (MMS) Rear, Replacing
- the cable harness.

Note! Use tape (P/N 944 1891) to secure the cable harness to the new headlining. Tape the entire cable harness to the headlining so that it is secure.

Installing the headlining

Vehicles with Headliner Cellular Phone Microphone









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Note! For tightening torques, see Tightening torque [1][2]Body and Frame




- the clips to the cable for the reading lamp
- the washer hose at the tailgate
- the washer hose at the A-post
- A-pillar panel. Refer to: Panel A-post, replacing Panel, A-Post, Replacing
- C-pillar panel. Refer to: Panel C-post, replacing Panel, C-Post, Replacing
- D-pillar panel. Refer to: Panel D-post, replacing Panel, D-Post, Replacing
- Cantrail panel. Refer to: Panel cantrail, replacing Panel, Cantrail, Replacing
- the roof clip.
- the connector for the rear reading lamp
- the rear reading lamp Refer to: Bulb, reading lamp, rear, replacing Bulb, Reading Lamp, Rear, Replacing
- the mounting for the cargo net
- the grab handle
- the roof module Refer to: Upper electronic module (UEM)/rearview mirror, replacing Upper Electronic Module (UEM)/Rearview Mirror, Replacing
- the sun visors. Refer to: Sun visor, replacing Removal and Replacement

Caution! Do not damage or trap any cables when installing the sun visors.

Connect the battery lead. Refer to: Battery, disconnecting Battery Disconnecting