Lowering and installing moulded headliner — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 137

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove dash panel end trim .
2. Remove A-pillar centre trims
3. Remove upper A-pillar trims .
4. Remove bench seat .
5. ⚠ The backrest of the rear seat system must not be pushed down on the centre backrest mounting! To prevent damage to covers on backrest, place a foam cushion or similar between backrest mounting and backrest. — Remove side supports for luggage compartment cover

6. Remove roof end strip
7. Remove C-pillar trims
8. Remove side panel trim
9. Release B-pillar trim from retainers
10. Remove sun visor
11. Remove front interior and reading lights: Electrical system96Lights and switches in roof trim; Front interior and reading lights (vehicle with panorama tilting sunroof).
12. Unclip cover (1).
13. Remove bolts (2) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
14. Open cover cap (4)(arrow), remove bolt (3) (1.5 Nm) and remove sun visor mounting (5). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
15. Remove bolts (6) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
16. Open cover cap (8)(arrow), remove bolt (7) (1.5 Nm) and remove sun visor mounting (9). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
17. In vehicles with panorama sunroof, release surrounding clip profile (1) from retaining clips (2)(arrow) with release tool T10236 and removal wedge3409.
18. Remove roof grab handles .
19. Remove spectacles holder
20. Remove front interior and reading lights: Electrical system96Lights and switches in roof trim; Front interior and reading lights (vehicle with no panorama tilting sunroof).
21. Remove bolts (1) (1.5 Nm), if fitted. — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
22. Open cover cap (3)(arrow), unscrew bolt (2) (1.5 Nm) and remove sun visor mounting (4). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
23. Open cover cap (7)(arrow), unscrew bolt (6) (1.5 Nm) and remove sun visor mounting (8). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
24. Remove bolts (5) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
25. Pull off connector (1).
26. Open coat hook (1) and remove bolt (2) (2 Nm). — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
27. Fold rear seat backrests forwards.
28. ⚠ The backrest of the rear seat system must not be pushed down on the centre backrest mounting! To prevent damage to covers on backrest, place a foam cushion or similar between backrest mounting and backrest. — Fold front seat backrest to rear.
29. Install in reverse order of removal.

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