Removing and installing moulded headliner - vehicles with 3 doors — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

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• The retaining clips with catches in the moulded headliner can only be unfastened as far as the first detent.
• A second mechanic is required to unfasten the last connections and take out the moulded headliner.
• Take out moulded headliner through front passenger door.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components . — Move front seats as far back and down as possible and tilt backrests to approx. 45°.
2. Remove A-pillar trim panels (top) .
3. Remove B-pillar trim panels .
4. Remove C-pillar trim panels .
5. Remove centre console .

6. Remove grab handles .
7. Remove sun visors .
8. Remove centre bracket for sun visor .
9. Equipment version with light for make-up mirror: Remove light for make-up mirror Electrical system96Lights; Overview of fitting locations - lights in roof trim.
10. Remove interior light/reading light (front) Electrical system96Controls; Removing and installing interior light/reading light (front).
11. Open sliding sunroof completely.
12. Clean removal wedge T40233 to avoid soiling moulded headliner.
13. Insert removal wedge T40233 between trim frame (2) for sunroof opening and moulded headliner.
14. Release trim frame from retainers (1) one after the other using removal wedge T40233 as shown (arrows). [Note: The retaining clips with catches in the moulded headliner can only be unfastened as far as the first detent.]
15. ⚠ The moulded headliner is kinked very easily.Kinked moulded headliners must be renewed. — Starting on outside, carefully unfasten moulded headliner (1) from roof edge (rear) as far as first detent (arrows A) using removal lever80 - 200.
16. Release remaining retaining clips (arrows B). [Note: A second mechanic is required to unfasten the last connections and take out the moulded headliner.]
17. To disengage retaining clips with catches, pull moulded headliner to rear (arrows C). [Note: Take out moulded headliner through front passenger door.]
18. Lower moulded headliner (1) at front and turn it (tilt left side downwards).
19. Take out moulded headliner (1) through front passenger door, as shown.
20. Align moulded headliner centrally and press retaining clips at rear of moulded headliner into mounting points in body until they engage audibly.
21. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components . — Fold lips of rear lid and door seals over moulded headliner.

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