Removing and installing moulded headliner (4-door models): VW Polo 6R

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)

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• If caps (1) and (4) become damaged while being removed, these must be renewed.
• Lower moulded headliner with the help of a second mechanic (danger of breakage) and pull out from C-pillar trim in direction of travel.

🔩 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. If a panorama tilting/sliding sunroof is installed, open it.
2. Carefully detach surround (1) of panorama tilting sunroof from clips (2) using removal wedge3409 and remove it.
3. Remove front interior and reading light Electrical system96Lights and switches in roof trim; Front interior and reading light.
4. Remove lights for make-up mirrors Electrical system96Lights and switches in roof trim; Removing and installing light for make-up mirror.
5. Remove rear interior light W43Electrical system96Lights and switches in roof trim; Removing and installing rear interior light W43; Removing and installing rear interior light W43.

6. Remove sun visors .
7. Remove interior mirror:
8. Remove upper A-pillar trims .
9. Remove roof grab handles .
10. Release upper B-pillar trims from mountings (4-door models) .
11. Remove roof end strip .
12. Fold bench seat forwards.
13. In vehicles with interior monitoring, unscrew bolts (1) and (2) (3 Nm). — 3 Nm (2.2 lb-ft)
14. Remove retaining clip (1) beneath roof end strip.
15. Unclip cover caps (1) and (4) with removal wedge3409 and remove inner sun visor bearings (2) and (3). [Note: If caps (1) and (4) become damaged while being removed, these must be renewed.]
16. Lower moulded headliner with the help of a second mechanic (danger of breakage) and pull out from C-pillar trim in direction of travel.
17. Remove moulded headlining (1), with help of second mechanic, from vehicle through rear lid.
18. Secure surround (1) of panorama tilting/sliding sunroof to clips (2) of moulded headliner.
19. Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

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