Remove/install front roof frame paneling

AR68.30-P-4450MCV

Remove/install front roof frame paneling

13.7.10

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Remove/install

1

Remove front interior lamp

AR82.20-P-0110MCU

2

Remove left and right sun visor

AR68.60-P-5480MCU

3

Remove inside rearview mirror

AR68.40-P-0001MCU

4

Mask off left and right A-pillar paneling (9) in transition areas (arrows A) to roof frame paneling (1) using suitable masking tape

5

Unscrew bolts (3) from roof frame paneling (1) and remove bracket (4)

6

Unscrew bolts (2) from roof frame paneling (1)

 Installation:First tighten bolt (2) in marked area (arrow B).

7

Carefully unclip left and right retaining clip (7) on roof frame paneling (1) using snap-release tool

 On vehicles as of 31.8.10 and with code (876) Interior light package, disconnect electrical connector for ambiance illumination in roof frame paneling (1) when removing roof frame paneling (1).

 Clip remover

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 Installation: Before clipping in roof frame paneling (1), position edge guard (8) in area of A-pillar paneling (9) on roof frame paneling (1). Open soft top approx. 20 cm and position edge guard (8) in area of soft top on roof frame paneling (1) after clipping in roof frame paneling (1).

8

Carefully lift roof frame paneling (1) over left and right A-pillar paneling (9)

9

Push brackets (6) on roof frame paneling (1) toward front out of guides (5) and remove roof frame paneling (1) until electrical connector on automatic child seat recognition airbag OFF indicator lamp (E16) is accessible

 Installation: Guide electric wiring harness on front interior lamps through opening into roof frame paneling (1).

10

Disconnect electrical connector from automatic child seat recognition airbag OFF indicator lamp (E16) and remove roof frame paneling (1)

11

Unclip automatic child seat recognition airbag OFF indicator lamp (E16) from roof frame paneling (1) and remove

When replacing roof frame paneling (1).

12

Unclip ambiance illumination from roof frame paneling (2) and remove

When replacing roof frame paneling (2) on vehicles as of 31.8.10 and with code (876) Interior light package.

13

Install in the reverse order