Headling backing board removal

myrova · 6th September 2017, 11:59

Hi Folks
Once the board is free from attachment,what is the best method of removing it from the car?

2001 2.5KV6 Conn Saloon

Kind Regards Dan

Avulon · 6th September 2017, 14:13

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Originally Posted by myrova

Hi Folks
Once the board is free from attachment,what is the best method of removing it from the car?

2001 2.5KV6 Conn Saloon

Kind Regards Dan

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Headling? Or do you mean Headlining (i.e interior trim roof lining?). If that is it then I'd expect to have to remove at least the passenger seat to give enough space to rotate it round and get it to go out through a door. A second option comes to mind (never tried it), fold the back seat squab down and move front seats forward and recline them. Maybe it'll go out through the boot? (check available widths first!)

madeupname · 6th September 2017, 14:32

From memory, the gap behind the rear seat backrest is quite a bit narrower than the headlining, so first option sounds best

genpk · 10th September 2017, 11:50

Take the head rests out front and back seats , lay front seats fully back,handbrake down, feed head liner out through passenger front door.
If an automatic may need to put gear stick into drive.
Head board will bend a little !!

Jim Jamieson · 10th September 2017, 15:40

I've just removed my headliner last week but I already have all the seats etc removed. Having said that genpk's advice is spot on.

Just be careful when flexing it so as not to cause creases but if it's getting re trimmed that won't matter.

The Mighty Quinn · 10th September 2017, 15:52

Having recently replaced the headlining myself, the best way I found was to remove the front passenger seat, remove the rear seat cushion and have the driver seat adjusted fully forward, with the headrest removed. You can then squeeze it out the driver side rear door.

You will have to bend the headboard a little to get it out, but it should go back to form without leaving any noticeable creases, as long as you're not too rough with it.

I peeled all electric looms from the headboard and used a combination of hot glue and Silent Coat panels to attach same to the roof skin (leaves job that bit easier if needed in future).

One of the most important things is to keep a damp rag with you - keep checking and cleaning your hands, as it's very easy to end up leaving dirty marks on the fabric

Cheers,
Karl.

6th September 2017, 11:59	#1
myrova Avid contributor rover 75 2.5 v6 Conn saloon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Perth,Western Australia Posts: 103 Thanks: 40 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Headling backing board removal Hi Folks Once the board is free from attachment,what is the best method of removing it from the car? 2001 2.5KV6 Conn Saloon Kind Regards Dan

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madeupname Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie Mk2 1.8 (Mo) Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,531 Thanks: 875 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	From memory, the gap behind the rear seat backrest is quite a bit narrower than the headlining, so first option sounds best __________________ Mo was born Tuesday, 22nd June 2004 @ 08:32:41 This vehicle was the 99,307th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 5,377th 75 1.8 Connoisseur to be made out of 6,033 This vehicle was the 783rd 75 in Firefrost Red (code: CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75s

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genpk Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon MGZT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth, AUSTRALIA Posts: 1,664 Thanks: 3 Thanked 461 Times in 299 Posts	Take the head rests out front and back seats , lay front seats fully back,handbrake down, feed head liner out through passenger front door. If an automatic may need to put gear stick into drive. Head board will bend a little !!

10th September 2017, 15:40	#5
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	I've just removed my headliner last week but I already have all the seats etc removed. Having said that genpk's advice is spot on. Just be careful when flexing it so as not to cause creases but if it's getting re trimmed that won't matter.

10th September 2017, 15:52	#6
The Mighty Quinn Posted a thing or two 2004 mk1 Rover 75 1.8T Club SE saloon (auto) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Enniskillen Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 670 Thanked 254 Times in 222 Posts	Having recently replaced the headlining myself, the best way I found was to remove the front passenger seat, remove the rear seat cushion and have the driver seat adjusted fully forward, with the headrest removed. You can then squeeze it out the driver side rear door. You will have to bend the headboard a little to get it out, but it should go back to form without leaving any noticeable creases, as long as you're not too rough with it. I peeled all electric looms from the headboard and used a combination of hot glue and Silent Coat panels to attach same to the roof skin (leaves job that bit easier if needed in future). One of the most important things is to keep a damp rag with you - keep checking and cleaning your hands, as it's very easy to end up leaving dirty marks on the fabric Cheers, Karl.