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sm30 · 03-04-2011, 10:31 AM

The dealer is replacing some parts in my sunroof and they had to remove the headliner. They told me the only way they could have gotten it out was to fold the headliner in half and remove it from the car.

As a result there is a noticeable crease line down the middle of the headliner. I have not seen it yet and this is what they have told me, which makes me worry now

Could they have avoided folding the headliner?

***FlawedLegacy*** · 03-04-2011, 10:37 AM

it's a PITA, but I removed mine in my old 89 Corolla and took it out through the trunk after much cursing. Can be done, but a PITA and dealerships dont care.

nepali · 03-04-2011, 10:43 AM

I'd complain!

TLeong13 · 03-04-2011, 11:37 AM

take a look at this DIY how to remove your headliner (i never needed to watch it so i cant tell you if they had to fold it or not but it should show you in the video if the person had to or not) if the guy didnt fold it i would play the video for the dealer n demand a new one

sm30 · 03-04-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TLeong13

take a look at this DIY how to remove your headliner (i never needed to watch it so i cant tell you if they had to fold it or not but it should show you in the video if the person had to or not) if the guy didnt fold it i would play the video for the dealer n demand a new one

I think you forgot to attach the DIY link.

Shft99 · 03-04-2011, 11:54 AM

^ Lulz yah

EDIT- Found it in the DIY section Headliner Disassembly Video DIY Tutorial
EDIT 2- Dangit, last video links are broken.

I'd say file a complaint to management

TLeong13 · 03-04-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sm30

I think you forgot to attach the DIY link.

lol thats what happens when i try to do things before getting out of bed lol..but shft99 found them lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shft99

^ Lulz yah

EDIT- Found it in the DIY section Headliner Disassembly Video DIY Tutorial
EDIT 2- Dangit, last video links are broken.

I'd say file a complaint to management

+1...i would understand bending it a little bit, but not completely folding it

sm30 · 03-04-2011, 12:55 PM

The videos were great. But never actually showed him taking the headliner out of the car, so not sure if he needed to bend or how he got it out.

I will be going to the dealer tonight so I will see how bad it looks.

Shft99 · 03-04-2011, 12:59 PM

Off topic but was browsing the guys photobucket in that link. Damn, he striped his whole car and dynamatted ever single panel in the car. Must be quite as sh*t in there lol

pinoyesv6 · 03-04-2011, 01:22 PM

the proper way to remove the headliner is through the windshield. the dealership was just being lazy.

sm30 · 03-04-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pinoyesv6

the proper way to remove the headliner is through the windshield. the dealership was just being lazy.

That would mean they would have to remove the windshield and replace. I would be worried about them doing that too.

ploud · 03-04-2011, 07:02 PM

when i fixed my headliner i took it out the back glass, i would make the dealer pay for it or make them replace it right. headliner cost like $700 or more i think just for the part.