Head lining spruce up

[stellamon]

My head lining stain looked like it was caused by a rusty internal windscreen frame. Fortunately not i'm glad to say. Frame looks pucker.
Removed the lining and hoovered the top to remove dust, scrubbed the stain with some washing up liquid and laundry cleaner mix and not a bad result:

 

[Skippy and Emu]

Looks good now, but don't you have to find the reason for the original staining ? I am guessing you never want to have to take it down again !

 

[stellamon]

Staining must have been from previous water ingress due to the rusty exterior windscreen frame. I sorted the exterior out earlier this year and ended up having a new windscreen fitted in the process.

Bottom of windshield rust

Well finally finished around the new windscreen (£140 fitted), got rid of the rubber seal. I'm pretty happy with it:

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[Kim_Marcus]

I am dreading taking out the headliner. Was it difficult? Did you break the fasteners? Will I need a lot of strength? Any tips on that front?

 

[Aqua Puttana]

I am dreading taking out the headliner. Was it difficult? Did you break the fasteners? Will I need a lot of strength? Any tips on that front?

I cleaned the stains on my 2004 without removing the headliner. I used Orange Hand Cleaner full strength... maybe with minimal water, but not much... and a brush. Rinse water after. Put some drop cloth under the work area.

vic

 

[ECU]

A shop vac is great at sucking the water out while cleaning.

 

[Kim_Marcus]

Vic do you think it can reupholstered without removing?

 

[bcman]

I am dreading taking out the headliner. Was it difficult? Did you break the fasteners? Will I need a lot of strength? Any tips on that front?

Couple of good write-ups here:

Removing T1N Headliner

Another owner asked on the FaceBook T1N forum about specific instructions for removing the T1N headliner. There are plenty of later generation videos on YouTube, but he did not find any specific to the first gen. As I'm starting the insulation process, took some pictures. There may be easier...

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Headliner removal and replacement

I know that lots of people have done this; but I have been able to avoid doing it until the snow tore off my antenna. So into my Sprinter manual, and it certainly gave the basics, but also seemed to miss some points. Another good write-up is here...

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The screws are all T20, not T9 as in HKPierce's write-up. I think the hardest part is reinstalling the B-pillar trim, as it includes the large buttons for the seat belt height adjustments. It'll help a little to drop both seatbelts to the lowest height before removal. You'll still have to hold the buttons up while placing the sliding seat belt slot at just the right height.
There are 4 plastic clips along the back edge of the headliner that are likely to break when removed. They're Mercedes part A0089880978; I'd order a new set of 4 just in case.

 

[Kim_Marcus]

Couple of good write-ups here:

Removing T1N Headliner

Another owner asked on the FaceBook T1N forum about specific instructions for removing the T1N headliner. There are plenty of later generation videos on YouTube, but he did not find any specific to the first gen. As I'm starting the insulation process, took some pictures. There may be easier...

sprinter-source.com

Headliner removal and replacement

I know that lots of people have done this; but I have been able to avoid doing it until the snow tore off my antenna. So into my Sprinter manual, and it certainly gave the basics, but also seemed to miss some points. Another good write-up is here...

sprinter-source.com

The screws are all T20, not T9 as in HKPierce's write-up. I think the hardest part is reinstalling the B-pillar trim, as it includes the large buttons for the seat belt height adjustments. It'll help a little to drop both seatbelts to the lowest height before removal. You'll still have to hold the buttons up while placing the sliding seat belt slot at just the right height.
There are 4 plastic clips along the back edge of the headliner that are likely to break when removed. They're Mercedes part A0089880978; I'd order a new set of 4 just in case.

Thanks. I make a diligent effort to find the information before posting questions. I appreciate your effort to provide me with both the links to the write ups and part number and advice. Can't wait for the weather to be kinder so I can it outside and do this.

 

[Aqua Puttana]

Vic do you think it can reupholstered without removing?

Depending upon the material selection it might be possible, but the real answer is to remove the parts for reupholstering. That gives a better chance of a quality job.

vic