realcyberbob
Go Kart Champion
I looked in to replacing the headliner piece like you but it seemed it was a pain in the ass to do. Also, I wouldn't buy another VW headliner because chances are very high that it will sag again.
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Finally happened... sagging headliner on my 2011 GTI.
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I looked in to replacing the headliner piece like you but it seemed it was a pain in the ass to do. Also, I wouldn't buy another VW headliner because chances are very high that it will sag again.
Uberryan
Banned
I had my headliner replaced before and it was noted on the paperwork as a $790 repair... do you mean just the headliner piece?
snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
^^^I would think the A, B, & C pillar covers/trim would have to come off/out as well
Uberryan
Banned
Could be right. Maybe pulled back at the very least. B-pillars are easy as shit though. I found a high-rated mobile service with excellent reviews that can do it same day at my house. Might give it a try.
ik1015
beeee patient ^^
I did replaced and this DIY is very helpful. I am not sure some one already posted.
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/headliner-removal-and-overhead-light-replacement-mk5-vw-jetta/
Not really need to replace retainer clip and white trim plug and I bought them and never used.
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/headliner-removal-and-overhead-light-replacement-mk5-vw-jetta/
Not really need to replace retainer clip and white trim plug and I bought them and never used.
You have to be kidding me. So your 6 year old car has essentially gone through two headliners. That's insane as my weekend car (1993 Cobra) is 24 years old on the original headliner that still looks like new.
I guess my newly replaced headliner will fail again too in a few years.
Uberryan
Banned
The way I see it, you can probably get 3 years total out of a VW headliner in a tropical climate.
My MKV GTI had this happen, fortunately it was a lease, or it would've likely happened again. Also, my ex's MKIV Jetta had it happen.
Another reason I won't buy another VW. Literally the only car brand I know who doesn't care about recurring problems unless government agencies force them to.