Headlining removal

youngjim · 01-09-20, 07:36 PM

How big/difficult is it to remove the headliner from a B2 coupe , about to do this, any pointers??

mikes2 · 01-09-20, 08:28 PM

Removing the seats is the first step. After that it's just a case of removing the trims, sunvisors, grab handles and fixing screws.

Be very careful removing the trims as they're all over 30 years old now.

Is it a sunroof car ? If it is you'll need to take that out

youngjim · 25-10-21, 01:56 PM

Now the sunroof mechanism is seized, how can I get the sunroof out now, anyone have ideas.

84CoupeGT · 25-10-21, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by youngjim

Now the sunroof mechanism is seized, how can I get the sunroof out now, anyone have ideas.

I've got the same problem with my Coupe GT. Sunroof is completely stuck closed on one side. I've been really busy with other jobs trying to get it roadworthy, but at some point will need to address it so will be watching this thread with interest! I'll probably need a new sunroof panel too as the rust is pretty bad on one side... Not looking forward to that search. I know there's a couple of eBay but the prices are crazy!!

youngjim · 25-10-21, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 84CoupeGT

I've got the same problem with my Coupe GT. Sunroof is completely stuck closed on one side. I've been really busy with other jobs trying to get it roadworthy, but at some point will need to address it so will be watching this thread with interest! I'll probably need a new sunroof panel too as the rust is pretty bad on one side... Not looking forward to that search. I know there's a couple of eBay but the prices are crazy!!

More good news,

audizzz · 27-10-21, 08:13 PM

Hi did my sons 90 quattro not long ago.

Plastic clips will be brittle, "christmas trees" on inside of A, B, C pillars are relatively easy to pull off. The headling will probably be glued in spots to the metal roof as ours was, obviously very careful removal in order not to crack the cardboard form.

The material will be foam backed and is like half chewed sticky toffee, very fragile, drops off all over and next to impossible to remove. Just ask anybody with an avant.

Just a case of sourcing the correct fabric and glue.

Good stockists:-

William Marston, Segals, Woollies, Boyriven,

quattrodave · 29-10-21, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by audizzz

Hi did my sons 90 quattro not long ago.

Plastic clips will be brittle, "christmas trees" on inside of A, B, C pillars are relatively easy to pull off. The headling will probably be glued in spots to the metal roof as ours was, obviously very careful removal in order not to crack the cardboard form.

The material will be foam backed and is like half chewed sticky toffee, very fragile, drops off all over and next to impossible to remove. Just ask anybody with an avant.
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From memory the B2 roof lining is clipped in and easier to remove than the B3 cars, and the material is (again from memory ur quattro lining) totally different from the foam backed cloth in later cars, in my ur it was plastic and velvet seat material stuck to the plastic.

Think I'd rather tackle a B2 roof lining anytime in preference to doing one in a B3 or B4

maartenmoerman · 31-10-21, 10:17 PM

Don't you need to take the windows out? As the headliner runs over the flange where the rubber/window sits in....

youngjim · 01-11-21, 06:00 PM

Success , sunroof removed and headlining out , bit of lateral thinking to get roof out.
Post pics later if I can upload them.

84CoupeGT · 02-11-21, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by youngjim

Success , sunroof removed and headlining out , bit of lateral thinking to get roof out.
Post pics later if I can upload them.

Would be great to see those and hear how you did it! Will be tackling this on mine at some point soon. Dreading what I might find!!

01-09-20, 08:28 PM	#2
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	Removing the seats is the first step. After that it's just a case of removing the trims, sunvisors, grab handles and fixing screws. Be very careful removing the trims as they're all over 30 years old now. Is it a sunroof car ? If it is you'll need to take that out __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

27-10-21, 08:13 PM	#6
audizzz Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 125	headlining Hi did my sons 90 quattro not long ago. Plastic clips will be brittle, "christmas trees" on inside of A, B, C pillars are relatively easy to pull off. The headling will probably be glued in spots to the metal roof as ours was, obviously very careful removal in order not to crack the cardboard form. The material will be foam backed and is like half chewed sticky toffee, very fragile, drops off all over and next to impossible to remove. Just ask anybody with an avant. Just a case of sourcing the correct fabric and glue. Good stockists:- William Marston, Segals, Woollies, Boyriven,

25-10-21, 01:56 PM	#3
youngjim Grown up member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 25	Now the sunroof mechanism is seized, how can I get the sunroof out now, anyone have ideas.

31-10-21, 10:17 PM	#8
maartenmoerman Grown up member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 23	Don't you need to take the windows out? As the headliner runs over the flange where the rubber/window sits in....

01-11-21, 06:00 PM	#9
youngjim Grown up member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 25	Success , sunroof removed and headlining out , bit of lateral thinking to get roof out. Post pics later if I can upload them.