[s-cars] Headliner fabric coming loose

[Tom Green]

> original message:

> Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 09:44:01 -0700 (PDT)
> From: chris chambers <fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com>
> To: Scar <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Subject: [s-cars] Headliner fabric coming loose
>
> Hi all!
>
> The headliner fabric is coming loose on our Black 93 S4, but the
> headliner in the Silver 93 S4 is looking perfect still.
>
> Is this a common problem, what is the best solution?
>
> I see my options as:
>
> 1. Remove the headliner and reattach the fabric using spray the correct
> adhesive.
> 2. Have a trim shop repair the headliner
> 3. purchase a new headliner and either install it myself or have it
> installed.
>
> Any body BTDT?
>
> Thanks
> Chris

Chris,

This was a common problem on earlier models--first I've heard of in S4.
  It was more prevalent in hot, humid south.  The fabric has a foam
backing that deteriorates and sags usually in back seat area.   The
solution is remove the fabric and clean the crumbling foam backing off
and replace with new fabric.  If you have a sunroof, it is not too
difficult, just tedious work carefully removing trim, as the headliner
is on a board that hides the sunroof mechanism and comes down in one
piece and is recovered and replaced.  The fabric is  surprisingly easy
to match and install and is not expensive, but could be pricey labor at
an upholstery shop if they do the removal and installation work.  Or
perhaps it's time for the two-tone Alcantara job .   Now, if it's not a
sunroof car, read Bentley......  Actually, read anyway.  They will
explain how to remove the board.   I had estimates around $1K for my
5000, got it done for less than $200.  HTH

Tom '95 S6