Pillars/Headliner recondition

Ciprian · 18th December 2018, 19:35

Hello guys, so far I noticed from other threads that the Headline is not a big deal to remove it. However, the pillars (6) are a pain due to the airbag.

Could someone explain to me, please, how should I proceed with the removal of these 6? I'm heard mixed info due to the airbags, and I would like know how to remove it without messing up the airbags..

Thank you in advance

suzublu · 18th December 2018, 19:44

Disconnect battery for 20 mins, then pull the covers off, provided of course, you have airbags fitted

Ciprian · 18th December 2018, 19:46

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Disconnect battery for 20 mins, then pull the covers off, provided of course, you have airbags fitted

What do you mean by "provided of course, you have airbags fitted" ?

suzublu · 18th December 2018, 19:47

If the word "Airbag" is not on the pillar cover, they aren't fitted

Ciprian · 18th December 2018, 19:50

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Originally Posted by suzublu

If the word "Airbag" is not on the pillar cover, they aren't fitted

If I manage to see the word "Airbag" on the pillar cover, that means I already removed the pillar. I was asking if by the removal of the pillar I can mess up the Airbag, if so, is there any trick I can remove the pillar (to restore the material) without messing up the Airbag?

suzublu · 18th December 2018, 19:53

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Originally Posted by Ciprian

If I manage to see the word "Airbag" on the pillar cover, that means I already removed the pillar. I was asking if by the removal of the pillar I can mess up the Airbag, if so, is there any trick I can remove the pillar (to restore the material) without messing up the Airbag?

Side impact airbags were only fitted as an optional extra on facelift models, the pillar cover has "Airbag" stamped on it, most cars have no airbags under the cover.

trikey · 18th December 2018, 19:53

The pillar cover has clips that hold it to the airbag, you can undo these once the pillar cover is removed a little way from the 'A' pillar.

Ciprian · 18th December 2018, 19:59

I understand. So basically, once the cover is semi-removed it should be self explanatory to get away for real the cover in order to proceed the restoration by only unattaching the clips that holds the airbag.

trikey · 20th December 2018, 11:16

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Originally Posted by Ciprian

I understand. So basically, once the cover is semi-removed it should be self explanatory to get away for real the cover in order to proceed the restoration by only unattaching the clips that holds the airbag.

Yes. They are held on with small torx screws.

18th December 2018, 19:35	#1
Ciprian Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Timisoara Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pillars/Headliner recondition Hello guys, so far I noticed from other threads that the Headline is not a big deal to remove it. However, the pillars (6) are a pain due to the airbag. Could someone explain to me, please, how should I proceed with the removal of these 6? I'm heard mixed info due to the airbags, and I would like know how to remove it without messing up the airbags.. Thank you in advance

18th December 2018, 19:53	#7
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,807 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	The pillar cover has clips that hold it to the airbag, you can undo these once the pillar cover is removed a little way from the 'A' pillar. __________________ Lest we forget..

18th December 2018, 19:44	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,953 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Disconnect battery for 20 mins, then pull the covers off, provided of course, you have airbags fitted

18th December 2018, 19:47	#4
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,953 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	If the word "Airbag" is not on the pillar cover, they aren't fitted

18th December 2018, 19:59	#8
Ciprian Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Timisoara Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I understand. So basically, once the cover is semi-removed it should be self explanatory to get away for real the cover in order to proceed the restoration by only unattaching the clips that holds the airbag.