Hi Klaus. I'm not following exactly. Yes, I have done operations like you describe to my '95 with much success. However, what I am worried about is getting to the area in question. As a minimum, the headliner is in the way. From what I understand, there is some foam on the back of the cloth and it is glued to the cardboard like material that is the structure of the headliner? I assumed I would have to get that out of the way or slip a tool in from the edge between the headliner and the metal. Do you think I can press right against the headliner? It is a pretty sharp, deep ding and will take more than a thumb. A tool will be required.

I tried to explain exactly where the ding is in the hopes someone who has had the headliner out could tell me what I might find *between the headliner and the outer skin* of the car. I'm concerned something like reinforcing (metal) or a part of the track structure might be there. As I said I am working from a disadvantage since I've never even removed a sunroof. There was one ding on my 854T rear quarter panel I couldn't get to because an interior piece of sheet metal prevented proper access.

I haven't bought the car yet, and this ding won't make/break the decision. I'm just looking ahead.

Thanks Klaus. Do you think it is a mistake to buy a '98 T5 automatic with 55,000 miles on it? It is extremely clean and you know I have been kicking myself for selling the 854T. I don't seem to need a wagon anymore, so the desire for a V70 has diminished. This car has had the heater core replaced and no AC problems yet. I guess the ABS controller will have to be done. Does this car have an improved tranny compared with the '95?

Thanks, Don