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posted by  jon_h on  Wed Feb 27 12:05 CST 2008
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I want to replace a headliner. I removed seats and pulled one out of a parts car through the back door but it crinkled a good bit. It's usable but on the edge. I'm afraid that putting it in the new car will destroy it.

I see in a 2004 thread here that backlight removal is recommended. I'd hate to do that.

Has anyne replaced a headliner without removing the backlight and without damaging the headliner?
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    posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

    You supposedly can get them out of a 2 door if the front seats are removed. Other than that the only way is out the back.

    The co-owner of RC imports in San Diego showed me the quickest way to remove the back glass. He just got in the back seat and gave the glass a flat footed kick right at the top and it just popped right out. No one believes me but I tried it 10+ times in the pick and pull and never broke one before I tried it on my 240, that one didn't break either ;-)

    Edit: He did say that your foot had to be dead on flat, no toe kicks.
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      posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

      I've seen folks do that - kick with a flat foot. I've also seen folks use a board on a piece of carpet and a sharp blow.

      I'm not sure I'm ready for that. More important, I don't think I want to mess with the old rubber seal.

      Thanks for the comments.
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    posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

    On the 740 sedans they're removed through the front passenger's door. I don't know about the 240. Maybe compare the width of the headliner to the distance measured from the lower front corner of the doorway to the upper rear. I can tell you (from experience) that on the 740 the seat back has to be layed back, and then it is a TIGHT SQUEEZE to pass it through the door.



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