Removing and installing moulded headliner - Saloon: Audi A3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

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• The moulded headliner is kinked very easily.Kinked moulded headliners must be renewed. — Unclip moulded headliner (rear) from clips (1 and 3) on body (arrows) using removal lever80-200.
• Take out moulded headliner through front passenger door.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components . — Fully open sunroof (1).
2. Open sun blind (2) approx. 2/3.
3. Clean removal wedge T40233 to avoid soiling moulded headliner.
4. Insert removal wedge T40233 between trim frame (2) for sunroof opening and moulded headliner.
5. Release trim frame from retainers (1) one after the other using removal wedge T40233 as shown (arrows).

6. Remove passenger side door General body repairs, exterior57Door; Removing and installing door.
7. Remove front passenger seat .
8. Remove A-pillar trim panels (top) .
9. Remove B-pillar trim panels (top) .
10. Remove D-pillar trim panels .
11. Remove C-pillar trim panels .
12. Remove centre console .
13. Remove roof module (front) Electrical system96Controls; Overview of fitting locations - controls in roof trim.
14. Equipment version with front camera: Remove cover for front camera .
15. Remove light for make-up mirror Electrical system96Lights; Overview of fitting locations - lights in roof trim.
16. Remove sun visors .
17. Remove centre bracket for sun visor .
18. Remove grab handles .
19. Move steering wheel forwards and upwards as far as possible, using full range of steering column adjuster.
20. Move driver seat as far forwards and down as possible and tilt backrest as far back as possible.
21. ⚠ The moulded headliner is kinked very easily.Kinked moulded headliners must be renewed. — Unclip moulded headliner (rear) from clips (1 and 3) on body (arrows) using removal lever80-200.
22. Unclip moulded headliner from body at rear at centring pin (2). [Note: Take out moulded headliner through front passenger door.]
23. Open rear door (left-side).
24. Lower moulded headliner (1) at front and turn it towards opening for front passenger door (tilt left side downwards).
25. Take out moulded headliner through front passenger door, as shown.
26. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components . — Align moulded headliner centrally and press centring pin at rear of moulded headliner into mounting point in body until it engages audibly.
27. Install centre bracket for sun visor .
28. Press clips at rear of moulded headliner into mounting points in body until they engage audibly.

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