Headlining Removal On Audi TT Mk1

[@trailerparkferraris7969]

Wish I watched this before I broke like all of the clips I couldn’t get it to come out without breaking even being gentle lol

[@TheParrottBros]

Yeah its probably one of my least favourite parts to remove thats for sure

[@RECEPTIONS]

literally just did the same

[@pilott7435]

Hi, I have just replaced my roof lining with a second hand one which I have replaced the fabric with new and also added Fibre optics before hand and with you help and with a massive Thanks it was completed in 4 hours , it needs to be on a warm day so the plastic doesn't break while removing the clips . Thanks again Brilliant job Cheers PT

[@TheParrottBros]

That sounds wicked! Glad the videos getting put to good use. 👌🏻

[@pilott7435]

@@TheParrottBros Thanks to you, job done , the fabric started to drop a few month ago and I was gutted then I found your Video , No more said

[@TheParrottBros]

@@pilott7435 smashed it mate 😊

[@benofthenorthuk]

No wonder the coupe feels so solid when you shut the door compared to the roadster. It's like a luxury cocoon!

[@TheParrottBros]

hahahahahaha

[@Fmandan77]

While I appreciate this video and ones like it, and it did help me, this job is very hard to do without damaging your panels and headliner. Additionally my MK1 04 TT (US version) was a bit different than the example shown here, so I'm adding some details of my experience for others with a similar configuration. I was able to remove the center overhead panel without any breaks, taking my time and using a flashlight to find the clips from the backside cargo hatch side first. Center two clips first, then outside clips from the interior side of the car. Unfortunately, while removing the passenger side A-pillar roof panel, I ended up cracking two clip mounts which I fixed by super gluing them. I'm hoping they'll securely hold the metal clips and allow me to press them into place without breaking again - a real concern. Drivers side A-pillar roof panel was extremely frustrating. You'd think I'd be getting better after removing the passenger side. While I was patient and taking my time, this panel actual cracked in half while pulling down to inspect for clip points like I had on the passenger side. I also badly broke two clip mounts as well. I don't think I can reuse this panel....likely a total loss. That brings me to the the actual headliner...This is where it got really frustrating, although I was eventually successful. On my 04 Audi TT (US Car) it would be impossible to just grab and yank down in the front...you'd destroy the structure of the headliner. There are FIVE fasteners tightly securing the headliner to the roof of the car. Pulling out the interior lighting panel is required to access three of these fasteners. These first three fasteners are clips, just like the other panels, but they need to be "unclipped" by prying with flat headed screw driver or something similar between the parts they're holding together because accessing the clips themselves is impossible, or would require a specialized tool. Pulling down on the headliner was only deforming the headliner and it would have broke its structure. After I had the three clips which are inside the interior lighting area, popped loose, I still wasn't able to budge the headliner. I found that I had to remove the small square sun visor mounts which hold the larger sun-visor (already removed) in place when in the forward position. These mounts also act as fasteners for the headliner, holding it very snugly in place. Once I pried these square units out the head liner came free, dropping down a few inches. One last thing that may be special to my car's spec is that rather than having that additional sun visor near the rear view mirror, I have a programmable garage door remote, a built in unit just behind the interior lighting panel. This was actually the most troubling part as I could not separate its wiring harness, which preventing me from removing the headliner. I tried everything I could think of to disconnect / remove the housing of this programmable switch plate...nothing worked. It is held on by three screws, only two of which are accessible with the headliner down. The other is behind the actual mother board, and so I more or less broke this factory garage door remote attempting to access the third screw or disconnecting it's wiring. Eventually the motherboard popped out and I was able to disconnect the wiring from the board and pull the headliner out of the car. I've taken a lot of cars apart, new and old, and this was one of the most nonsensical designs I've worked with. All in all a horrible experience. I wish my headliner wasn't sagging and looking so awful. Hopefully I can find / buy the parts I broke and get it all put back together with a freshly covered headliner. If so, it will be worth the hassle in the long run, but I have a handful broken pieces to find..and that's not going to be easy.

[@tonybates2105]

Another great video thanks , just removed mine with this video . Mine has a strengthened area across the hatch area , the replacement I've bought hasn't, is still ok to use to replace .thanks

[@dozer_fps]

🙏 I’ve been waiting for this video, couldn’t find anything on this subject

[@TheParrottBros]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alexcaballero8534]

Yes finally. Thanks so much bro,

[@TheParrottBros]

My pleasure dude

[@martinsgarage2791]

Another great video Dom and really helpful. Keep them coming.

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks buddy

[@KeyAtoms]

I can’t for the life of me get that back roof trim off. Google & forums have failed me as well 😅

[@TheParrottBros]

You can see how threy come off and where the clips are, the rest is up to you, unless someone has been there before and put some sealent in there too haha

[@KeyAtoms]

@@TheParrottBros I ended up using the just break it method, worked great

[@jamieT973]

I’ve learned so much from your videos>>>>keep up the good work>>>👍👍👍👍

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks Buddy really appreciate that

[@michaelhawk-fitz7563]

this is great..my headliner is almost completely hanging down after this summer..

[@TheParrottBros]

Sounds like a well timed video

[@michaelhawk-fitz7563]

@@TheParrottBros this thing is crumbling before my eyes..a couple weeks ago I mildly aggressively pushed the hazard switch and it went right into the dash..yesterday morning I glanced at how many kms I (supposedly) had left in the tank, ok..I looked again when I got to work and the bottom half of the numbers weren't there..and here I thought I had some freak good display with no issues..

[@TheParrottBros]

@@michaelhawk-fitz7563 that’s how they get ya, sneak up on you and surprise you with issues. The switch just needs refitting where the securing plate wasn’t in properly. Easy enough job The pixels that’s just annoying!

[@jameskarukas5868]

Until you can schedule a day to entirely strip the rear interior as shown, a generic guitar stand, seated on the center console can extend the neck support to prop up a flattened cardboard box and elegantly lift the center mass of the headliner UP against the roof.

[@TheParrottBros]

Innovative i like it

[@merrickmorrill]

Do you have to remove all the plastic interior trim (the lower parts over the speakers and whatnot) and the trunk lining, or is that not required to remove the roof pillar plastic pieces?

[@TheParrottBros]

Which part are you trying to remove? if the head lining just the pillars, the lower stuff can stay in

[@merrickmorrill]

@@TheParrottBros the pillars seem to "latch" into the trunk lining with hooks or connect in some way. Not sure if I can put photos

[@TheParrottBros]

@@merrickmorrill my apologies you are right. The rear door cards do fit into the pillars so it is a total strip down, apologies it’s been a while

[@merrickmorrill]

No worries, lol. Thank you for taking the time to respond, I appreciate it. Do you happen to know off the top of your head what is required to remove all the lining/plastics?

[@merrickmorrill]

@TheParrottBros no worries lol. Thank you for taking the time to respond, I appreciate it. Do you happen to know off the top of your head what tools are required to remove the linings/plastics?

[@CarChris82]

Great stuff mate the TT diet is going well and looking forward to the end result of it being a track ready car 👍👍

[@TheParrottBros]

Should make for a nice winter project

[@CarChris82]

@@TheParrottBros definitely mate

[@valentinodania7956]

Is there a way too stregthen the plastic clips? If they break how can i fix them?

[@TheParrottBros]

If they get broken you could plastic weld any cracks or damage, they should need strengthening as once fitted wont move and shouldn't ever fail as such

[@sagesalamida494]

Shame to through in bin ida paid ton for all those headliner pieces lol great video thanks so much for the info

[@TheParrottBros]

I actually kept all the parts still that were intact still :)

[@guitariste47]

Hello, I am removing the headlining; what you tell me how to remove the trim through which the belt goes through; it is the one on the side? thank you. Also is it clipped?

[@TheParrottBros]

There is a video on my channel showing how to remove the rear 1/4 panels which includes removing the seatbelts

[@guitariste47]

thank you very much @@TheParrottBros

[@UptownFights]

Mine has a garage door open and being a real piece to get off.

[@TheParrottBros]

That's very cool, is it in American base car?

[@olawumiojo9173]

Please where can I find my engine number on an audi mk1 tt

[@TheParrottBros]

You mean the 3 digit code? if so its on the front left hand side on a small tab at the front

[@Lowcollective]

Dom have you weighed everything? I took all mine out but didnt weigh it

[@TheParrottBros]

I didn't unfortunately, wish i did there was some serious weight in there

[@Lowcollective]

@@TheParrottBros I'm sure with the weight behind the bumper, it has to be 100kg ish

[@TheParrottBros]

From memory its late teens, early 20's bws tt removed it and weighed it haha@@Lowcollective

[@rosshart8184]

Grate video as all ways. Is the little Center visor for sale ?

[@TheParrottBros]

I have a few if you need one, drop me a message on any of the socials or via email, can sort you one

[@torysharrad7691]

So how good are those coolerworx shifters??

[@TheParrottBros]

They are wicked mate

[@spoekles]

This channel is just too precious man, should get them backed-up in another place just in case. Thanks for the great content as usual!

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks buddy 😎

[@ronicoach]

Did you remove the dash before?

[@TheParrottBros]

I've never had to remove one and put it back, bryn at bws tt has made a video of dash removal i believe

[@Dominykas47]

You haven't removed the one around rear window... I broke mine in 4 places :D it was squeaking, now it's not because there is nothing to squeak :D

[@TheParrottBros]

I had already made a video removing that trim and the other trim on the boot lid in a previous video so I didn't bother doing it again ha ha, yes they often squeak this one is loose

[@robertwalling5972]

careful with the trim piece that runs around back quarter windows...the clips break easy....

[@TheParrottBros]

The clips brake easy on all the trims as it’s old and brittle for sure

[@iits_OG]

Its not that easy 😂 i guess UK TT’s don’t see much sun so the clips aren’t as deteriorated as US spec TT’s🥲 great video tho 👍🏼

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks buddy, they see a wider range on temperatures tho I’m sure 😂🥶