Headliner Replacement - Nervous
04-13-2014, 10:27 AM
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Headliner Replacement - Nervous
My roof antenna was not picking up satellite data for traffic and had to be replaced. Seems they had to remove the headliner to do this repair. In putting the headliner back, after it was installed, they noticed a crease in the rear. Said they need to order a new headliner and replace. Is this a big deal, replacing the headliner? I get nervous when they take things apart on a new car and put them back together, esp. something like a headliner. Am worried about a bad fit, more creases, uneven gaps, rattles, etc. Anyone have experience with a headliner replacement or know anything on the subject? Thanks all!
04-13-2014, 08:54 PM
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Pretty sure the windshield might have to be removed to actually replace the headliner, so I would worry more about that and the issues associated. I might be wrong through.
My last two audis prior to my A6 all had the headliner dropped , 2011 A4 avant several times for pano roof issues and my 2013 S4 for a GPS reception issue similar to yours. Of course it was just dropped for access not replaced, and the avants rear opening provided access not avail in a sedan. Grease fingerprints everywhere on the avant, s4 was the black headliner so didn't notice.
Keep in mind as we'll they have to remove all Thea, b and c pillar interior trims to remove the headliner, that's where most of the reinstall issues occur with broken plastic tabs, etc.
Might just leave the crease, or perhaps try a hairdryer and see if you can smooth it out some.
My last two audis prior to my A6 all had the headliner dropped , 2011 A4 avant several times for pano roof issues and my 2013 S4 for a GPS reception issue similar to yours. Of course it was just dropped for access not replaced, and the avants rear opening provided access not avail in a sedan. Grease fingerprints everywhere on the avant, s4 was the black headliner so didn't notice.
Keep in mind as we'll they have to remove all Thea, b and c pillar interior trims to remove the headliner, that's where most of the reinstall issues occur with broken plastic tabs, etc.
Might just leave the crease, or perhaps try a hairdryer and see if you can smooth it out some.
04-19-2014, 02:04 PM
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Pretty sure the windshield might have to be removed to actually replace the headliner, so I would worry more about that and the issues associated. I might be wrong through.
My last two audis prior to my A6 all had the headliner dropped , 2011 A4 avant several times for pano roof issues and my 2013 S4 for a GPS reception issue similar to yours. Of course it was just dropped for access not replaced, and the avants rear opening provided access not avail in a sedan. Grease fingerprints everywhere on the avant, s4 was the black headliner so didn't notice.
Keep in mind as we'll they have to remove all Thea, b and c pillar interior trims to remove the headliner, that's where most of the reinstall issues occur with broken plastic tabs, etc.
Might just leave the crease, or perhaps try a hairdryer and see if you can smooth it out some.
My last two audis prior to my A6 all had the headliner dropped , 2011 A4 avant several times for pano roof issues and my 2013 S4 for a GPS reception issue similar to yours. Of course it was just dropped for access not replaced, and the avants rear opening provided access not avail in a sedan. Grease fingerprints everywhere on the avant, s4 was the black headliner so didn't notice.
Keep in mind as we'll they have to remove all Thea, b and c pillar interior trims to remove the headliner, that's where most of the reinstall issues occur with broken plastic tabs, etc.
Might just leave the crease, or perhaps try a hairdryer and see if you can smooth it out some.
04-30-2014, 10:37 PM
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How is the satellite traffic working now?
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05-01-2014, 04:44 PM
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they gave me an A6 TDI as a loaner with a black headliner; did not like it at all...the black color makes the car interior feel suffocating and small as opposed to airy and with contrast. all personal preference though, so is relative.
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