Need Help Removing Something
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1995 MB S320 LWB
Need Help Removing Something
I'm trying to remove the front headliner on a 1995 Mercedes Benz S320 lwb. i took off everything else. i don't want to break it. reason why i'm removing the front panel is because the vinyl is falling apart and need to glue it.
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1991 300sel
Handles
remove.
Reading light on headliner
remove.
Panelling on rear pillar, top
unclip and support against rear window with foam rubber pad (Fig. 1).
Headliner
unhook at rear window starting at one edge of headliner (Fig. 1).
Clips (item 1, Fig. 3)
press outward through openings in pop-up/sliding roof frame (Fig. 2) with screwdriver and lower headliner.
Clips in opening for make-up mirror
press off of bracket (Fig. 4).
Backrest on driver's and passenger seat
move back.
Headliner
unhook from pop-up/sliding roof frame from front and lay down on rear shelf.
Headliner (front section)
guide through open rear side window and remove through passenger door in direction of arrow (Fig. 5).
Removal note
On Model W 140 without tilting/sliding roof it is necessary to remove the headliner through the passenger door. For this purpose remove the bolt on the door retainer to obtain additional free space for removing the headliner.
On Model V 140 both headliner versions can be removed through the rear door.
Shop-made tool : Hook
Installation
1Lay headliner into vehicle.2Install bolt on door retainer.3Hook headliner onto tilting/sliding roof frame with retaining bar (arrow).4Attach clips (item 1) by pressing up on headliner in openings on tilting/sliding roof frame.
NOTE: Do not press in separately because otherwise headliner can be damaged in this area. Use piece of wood to press up.
5Press clips into opening for make-up mirror onto bracket.
6Hook headliner in at rear window with hook (shop-made) while pressing headliner up with one hand.7Install reading light on headliner.8Install make-up mirror.9Install panelling on rear pillar. See: Trim Panel\Service and Repair 10Install handles.11Install panelling on B-pillar. See: Trim Panel\Service and Repair 12Install panelling on roof frame. See: Trim Panel\Service and Repair
remove.
Reading light on headliner
remove.
Panelling on rear pillar, top
unclip and support against rear window with foam rubber pad (Fig. 1).
Headliner
unhook at rear window starting at one edge of headliner (Fig. 1).
Clips (item 1, Fig. 3)
press outward through openings in pop-up/sliding roof frame (Fig. 2) with screwdriver and lower headliner.
Clips in opening for make-up mirror
press off of bracket (Fig. 4).
Backrest on driver's and passenger seat
move back.
Headliner
unhook from pop-up/sliding roof frame from front and lay down on rear shelf.
Headliner (front section)
guide through open rear side window and remove through passenger door in direction of arrow (Fig. 5).
Removal note
On Model W 140 without tilting/sliding roof it is necessary to remove the headliner through the passenger door. For this purpose remove the bolt on the door retainer to obtain additional free space for removing the headliner.
On Model V 140 both headliner versions can be removed through the rear door.
Shop-made tool : Hook
Installation
1Lay headliner into vehicle.2Install bolt on door retainer.3Hook headliner onto tilting/sliding roof frame with retaining bar (arrow).4Attach clips (item 1) by pressing up on headliner in openings on tilting/sliding roof frame.
NOTE: Do not press in separately because otherwise headliner can be damaged in this area. Use piece of wood to press up.
5Press clips into opening for make-up mirror onto bracket.
6Hook headliner in at rear window with hook (shop-made) while pressing headliner up with one hand.7Install reading light on headliner.8Install make-up mirror.9Install panelling on rear pillar. See: Trim Panel\Service and Repair 10Install handles.11Install panelling on B-pillar. See: Trim Panel\Service and Repair 12Install panelling on roof frame. See: Trim Panel\Service and Repair
