MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: kam on August 14, 2012, 04:33:53 pm

Title: removing roof linning
Post by: kam on August 14, 2012, 04:33:53 pm

Hi guys thinking of changing the headling in my mk5 for a black version, just interested to know how big a job it is and what's involved thanks

Title: Re: removing roof linning
Post by: mad_pete on August 14, 2012, 06:54:47 pm

I thought it was undo all the fixings and pillar covers and the man handle it out the drivers door.  A few hours work. Idon't really know but i'm sure I found a guide somewhere and that was the process.

Title: Re: removing roof linning
Post by: dan1985 on August 14, 2012, 08:36:12 pm

WHen I did my Mk5 5 door it was easy enough, headliner came out through the boot, and the metal  clips which end up still affixed to the car at the front are an absolute nghtmare to get out

Title: Re: removing roof linning
Post by: mvb12 on August 14, 2012, 08:46:09 pm

quick jump - is it the pillars that are holding the whole lining up. was thinking of changing my ariel so wanted to know about access ect

Title: Re: removing roof linning
Post by: dan1985 on August 14, 2012, 08:47:32 pm

yeah pretty much, and the grab handles