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January 06, 2011, 05:59:15 pm

jasonsansfleece

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Get the headliner down
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I need to get the headliner down to fix the wind shield. Its the plastic type, not covered in fabric and is held up with pressed in buttons. I have tried gently pulling at them to no avail. Is there some way to release them without breaking them? Or what?
Clues, suggestions appreciated
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Reply #1January 15, 2011, 10:23:53 am

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Re: Get the headliner down
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2011, 10:23:53 am »
I have the same question, my roof vibrates and resonates and I want to put something up there to quiet it down.  Anybody done this?
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Reply #2January 15, 2011, 06:56:56 pm

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Reply #3January 19, 2011, 05:57:51 am

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Re: Get the headliner down
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2011, 05:57:51 am »
Nothing like the proper tool!
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Reply #4January 19, 2011, 10:45:40 am

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« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2011, 10:45:40 am »
should be fairly easy on an 84 to get the head liner board down, right? im gonna re-cover the board in my 84 rabbit..

theres nothing on the exterior holding it up. looks like just some strips of trim holding it up.
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Reply #5January 19, 2011, 09:17:27 pm

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« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2011, 09:17:27 pm »
What kind of car is this?
 Early Rabbit?
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Reply #6January 20, 2011, 06:07:43 am

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Re: Get the headliner down
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2011, 06:07:43 am »
i would assume the OP has an early rabbit, if he has to take the head liner down to fix windshield problems..

they are the only ones i know of with head liner down the A pillars.. kinda glad mines a late rabbit with a normal head liner and a glued in windshield.

anyone know how hard it is to pop the windshield out? i need to re-seal mine.
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Reply #7January 20, 2011, 06:10:37 pm

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« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2011, 06:10:37 pm »
The OP has an early Golf ;D
The head liner had to come down because its close up against the windshield and the rusty flange in sits in.
If you want to get that edge tool around the glass (to cut the sealant) and clean up the rust and prime/paint (why else would you need to reseal the wind shield) you might as well spend 1/2 hour and get the headliner and pillar trim out of the way.
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Reply #8January 21, 2011, 12:39:42 am

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« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2011, 12:39:42 am »
Maybe I should have asked what year,.
because i still don't know what headliner you have.

Never heard of one held up by pushed in buttons,.. can't do that on an early rabbit- bow-style headliner.
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Reply #9January 21, 2011, 08:58:29 am

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Re: Get the headliner down
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2011, 08:58:29 am »
Quote from: jasonsansfleece on January 20, 2011, 06:10:37 pm
The OP has an early Golf ;D
The head liner had to come down because its close up against the windshield and the rusty flange in sits in.
If you want to get that edge tool around the glass (to cut the sealant) and clean up the rust and prime/paint (why else would you need to reseal the wind shield) you might as well spend 1/2 hour and get the headliner and pillar trim out of the way.

early golf like an 85 or 86 mk2?

and you mean those STUPID buttons that hold it up in the rear, and on the drivers side?
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Reply #10January 21, 2011, 10:04:21 am

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« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2011, 10:04:21 am »
A tool like the one shown is most definitely needed, I have a cheaper one, and it work so much better than a screwdriver.  But even with the proper tool be very VERY careful, slow and easy wins this race :P and if they are brittle enough, they may still break.  
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Reply #11January 21, 2011, 10:30:59 am

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« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2011, 10:30:59 am »
the best way to take those buttons out, is with 2 tools. slide both under the button, then it releases even easier..
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Reply #12January 21, 2011, 07:04:39 pm

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« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2011, 07:04:39 pm »
85 Westy Two door, brown interior, 1v motor, Giles pump, fmic.
Yes, I bought the tool. Still broke one.
What started as a leaky wind shield project has progressed to a full interior removal and rust reduction program!
So having recent experience of every button and clip, the headliner buttons came out the hardest. The button faces are thin and the head liner is delicate and the likelihood of breaking something is high
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Reply #13January 22, 2011, 08:10:18 am

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« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2011, 08:10:18 am »
good thing the hear liner in my rabbit is poster board..

looks easy to get out.
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