Removing and installing moulded headliner, saloon: VW Passat B8

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–)

• Renewed: if necessary

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• Detach B-pillar trims on top and leave them attached at the bottom. Do not remove belt end fitting .
• Only loosen roof grab handles from mountings in bracket for roof grab handles. Do not remove them completely .
• When carrying out the steps below, ensure that release pliersVAS 6427 are positioned centrally in retaining clips.
• The moulded headliner is easily kinked.If kinked, the headliner must be renewed. — Using release pliersVAS 6427, release retaining clips (2) in retaining frame for moulded headliner (1) from body mountings.
• Hold moulded headliner (1) in such a way (arrows) that released retaining clips (2) do not engage again.

📋 Procedure

1. Open sliding sunroof completely.
2. Open sun blind at about 2/3.
3. Clean removal lever80 - 200 to prevent the moulded headliner from getting soiled.
4. Run removal lever80 - 200 between trim frame on sliding sunroof (2) and moulded headliner (1) until you feel one of the retaining clips (3).
5. Using removal lever80 - 200, unclip trim frame from sliding sunroof (2) all round in area of retaining clips (3)(arrow).

6. Remove upper A-pillar trims .
7. Detach B-pillar trims on top and leave them attached at the bottom. Do not remove belt end fitting .
8. Remove C-pillar trims .
9. If necessary, remove interior mirror covers .
10. Remove sun visors .
11. Remove sun visor centre mount .
12. Remove storage compartment in roof headliner .
13. Only loosen roof grab handles from mountings in bracket for roof grab handles. Do not remove them completely .
14. Disconnect connector for moulded headliner wiring harness behind storage compartment in moulded headliner.
15. Fold down driver seat backrest towards rear.
16. Remove front passenger seat . [Note: When carrying out the steps below, ensure that release pliersVAS 6427 are positioned centrally in retaining clips.]
17. ⚠ The moulded headliner is easily kinked.If kinked, the headliner must be renewed. — Using release pliersVAS 6427, release retaining clips (2) in retaining frame for moulded headliner (1) from body mountings.
18. Hold moulded headliner (1) in such a way (arrows) that released retaining clips (2) do not engage again.
19. With aid of second mechanic, carefully hold moulded headliner (1) in position.
20. Release retaining clips (2) at rear end of moulded headliner (1) using wedges T10383.
21. Remove moulded headliner through opening in rear right door.
22. Cut the required cut-outs into the new moulded headliner using a cutter knife. The moulded headliner is provided with the respective markings. [Note: Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.Always renew retaining clips for sliding sunroof trim frame (qty. 15) before installation.]

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