Has anyone taken the headliner out of a Rapide ? I’ve gotten as far as the “B” pillar upper trim where the belt comes thru. Looks like the bezel should come off but can’t figure out how.

 

I am having the dealer take down the headliner on my Rapide during the annual service in November. There is a screw pushing into the material and I don't want it to tear. Great Aston quality control. Service Manager never seen that before. It's right near the front of the passenger rear seat. Drives me crazy looking at. He said it's an easy job.

 

I paid for a subscription. First step remove windshield. Most of the interior needs to be removed per the service manual. Seats as well. I am going to try to take it out the hatch. Headlining has come unglued over the rear seats. To remove the interior trim panels between the doors It is necessary to remove the exterior trim between the doors. Screwed and two sided taped in place. Hopefully out over the weekend.

 

We’re you able to remove it without removing the windshield? We’re you able to take it out through the rear hatch? I’m on the same boat and trying to figure out an easier way to do it. I did my Vantage a few months ago and it wasn’t nearly as complicated.

 

I did remove it thru the hatch. I actually had to bow it pretty significantly. I almost thought it was going to be ruined. It survived. Best to have an extra hand. To put it back in, if I remember I used duct tape to hold it bowed. I put 2 pieces of tape together where it came into contact with the headliner so the tape would not stick to it.

 

Great info thanks. Couple more questions: did you completely remove the top side panels, or just left them hanging from the front? I assume that the B pillar covers need to come off as well, any tips? And lastly, the manual shows removing the seats, was it necessary? Thanks for any pointers you can provide.

 

Completely removed all the trim against the headliner. I reclined the seats in the front folded down the rear. Only advise is be patient and carefully remove the headliner

 

Awesome, thanks for the help.