Headliner

["Al Powell" <apowell@agcom.tamu.edu>]

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> Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 18:57:29 -0400
"Patrick K. Eades" <Patrick_Eades@compuserve.com> asked:

> I have a 85 5KT.  The headliner needs to be replaced.  Is there
> anyone with any helpful hints for this task?  Is it a monumental
> task?  Any advise would be helpful.

My mechanic just did paid to have this done in an '86.  Cost 
him about $400, if memory serves.  Why did he pay to have it done??  
Turns out the headliner is glued to a substrate with a foam layer in 
between.  Taking it out is a razor blade procedure and re-installing 
is a real job.  (I'm quoting from memory...)  If you look in the 
Bentley, I believe it refers to "scoring and pulling out the pieces" 
as part of the replacement procedure.  EEEEeeeeeegggssssss.

He decided that the guys who specialize in this job could do it a 
whole lot better than he could, and though he winced at the cost, he 
is glad he had them do it.


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