Removing headlining (with SA403 glass roof)

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE Electrostatic discharge. Damage to or destruction of electrical components.

Leave electrical components in original packaging until just before they are installed. Use the original packaging only for any return shipments. Always package removed components straight away.
Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
Only touch the housings of electrical components. Do not touch pins or multipin connectors directly.
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
For additional information see: 61 35... NOTES for ESD protection (electrostatic discharge)

Preliminary works

Remove the rear left engine compartment COVER
Remove the rear right engine compartment COVER .
Remove left and right WIPER ARM .
Remove cowl panel COVER .
Remove the left and right roof TRIM STRIP .
Remove the left and right a-pillar TRIM PANEL .
Remove left and right sun visor counter SUPPORTS .
Remove the left and right SUN VISORS
Remove both vanity mirror LIGHTS .
Remove the right hands-free MICROPHONE .
Remove the left hands-free MICROPHONE .
Remove the roof FUNCTION CENTER (FZD).
Remove the interior mirror COVERS .
Remove the interior MIRROR .
Remove the KAFAS camera with the integrated CONTROL UNIT .
Disconnect the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor PLUG CONNECTION .
Release front HEADLINING .
Remove rear interior roof LIGHT .
Partially remove top left and right b-pillar TRIM PANELS
Remove both c-pillar TRIM PANELS
Remove all GRAB HANDLES .
Remove the WINDSCREEN .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components. Scratch, surface damage.

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The following procedure forms the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For more information see: 51 31... GENERAL PROCEDURE for disassembly/installation of bonded window glass

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform window removal using the "spider".
For additional information see: 51 31... Window glass removal using "SPIDER"

Prerequisite

Slide/tilt sunroof cover is opened.

The front seats have been fully adjusted towards the bottom.

The front seat backrests have been fully adjusted towards the rear.

Loosen screws (1).

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Unclip panel down (1) from the clips (2) and remove it.

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Loosen screw (1).

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Loosen the frame (1) at the clips (2).
If necessary, loosen the cable clip from the frame (1).

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Loosen the frame (1) at the clips (2).

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Remove the headlining (1) from the edge protectors (2).

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Undo headlining from the side clips (1) using special tool 0 496 569 (00 9 325) .

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Slide headlining towards the front and feed out from the clips (1).
Remove the headlining through windscreen opening.

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