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1.4hr is amazing IMO. I don't think I could do one in 2hours, ...
Did you need to vacuum-bag it to get the new material into the contour?
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Hi Jeff,
No I did not. The material I have is the proper headliner that they use in today cars. My original Mercedes was usual MTEX. The one I have now is the same as for the new Merc cars. Inside is with sponge like material that fit perfect to the headliner original shelf. I've used 3M adhesive spray and it worked wonders. I just laid down the shelf and sprayed the clue, after that the material and clipped the ends with paper clips to hold the "wrap around". The only reason I have manage to do it so quick is YOU . The write up is just outstanding. You should consider starting new business Manuals for dummies . (like me ) Once when I've removed the the front panel: Sunvizors, interior light etc... the rest was so easy. The only damage I have done is ONE clip on a C pillar. That was it. Everything else was a smooth sailing. I did not have any issue with the rear window as you mention that it is possible. The headliner just slide forward without a problem. Once again THANK YOU. One other question for you if I may please. My passenger side headlight wiper is loose and is not working. I think that perhaps the conection inside to the motor is gone. Do you have any advice how to solve the issue? Alex
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If someone bumped the car on the wiper, it can push the drive arm into the transmission assembly which pops the back off of the unit and leaves the gears un-aligned. Fortunately on the 124, the parts stay there, ... on the 126 they fall on the ground (gone).
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Babymog, I've waited a long time for a step-by-step for the 124 headliner. Thanks!
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Thanks Babymog! I was able to remove and install my new headliner following your instructions in under two hours. Who knows how long it would have taken if you hadn't put these up!
Also, I ordered my headliner and board (came in a Mercedes box and all) from Bill at Headlinerexpress.com - he's great and I highly recommend him. He even checked my VIN to verify the upholstery to make sure it matched. Thanks again! |
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Welks.
How much was the headliner? Happy with the quality?
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It was about $400 with shipping. It's a MB factory replacement, it's perfect. Thanks again!
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Thanks
I just replaced my headliner following the instructions provided here. Took me 4 hours, with a rest or two, plus some restore work on the pillar covering material. Thanks for the help! I bought a new headliner assembly from the dealer for $400. The only hitch is that I am having a hard time getting all the clips back on the rear and front pillars. Any suggestions?
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Just lots of light to see what you're doing, they are a bit difficult, but easier than removal.
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Great writeup and one that I need to do this summer.
Has anyone found an online source of foamed fabric?
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you can get the entire headliner assembly from the dealer for $400. It has the M-Tex and backing all together. You take the old one out, and put the new one in. Its easy and I would recommend that unless that is out of the price range.
There are places online that will sell you just the Vinyl, but its honestly hardly worth it once you buy it, the glue, put in the time to clean up the old one, etc. And I have heard its hard to get looking great. You can also get other materials such a suede, the foam fabric stuff etc. But be careful as the typical foam thickness will not work, you need the 1/8 inch thick stuff, not the 1/4 inch thick foam. Whatever you do, I have one tip to add. The foam on the old liner will go everywhere when you remove it, and its both powdery and amazingly sticky and will almost stain the leather seats and will stain the carpet if its a light color. put down a drop cloth over the interior before you remove the old one.
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Thanks for the tips. Most of the fabric I have seen is 1/4" foam. Why will the 1/4" not work? Thanks for the powdery foam warning.
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the sunroof apparently, when you wrap it around the opening it gets hung up on the sunroof panel. You can get the 1/8 stuff. ask at an upholstery shop and they can probably order some for you. But I have been told by many its really better just to suck it up and get the whole thing from the dealer.
Here is a place that sells it online: http://www.headlinerexpress.com. But the freight charges usually mean the Dealer is just as good a price, in my experience. Took 2 days for the dealer to get one in, and it was around $400 plus tax. Its alot for the panel, but it looks great. Also, you may discover as I did that your middle pillars are also delaminating. They are more than $500 each for some reason, so if that is the case, you will want to spend your time reupholstering those with material. My header board (the part with the sun visors on it) was also delaminating right at the edges, so I glued it up as well. Good luck.
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The sunroof liner only needs to come out if you are replacing its fabric I think. Am I right?
From the pictures it looks like all the screws are assessable if you fully retract the sunroof. Thanks.
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