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Old May 6, 2013 | 01:33 AM
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Default Re: CF Fabric A-Pillars (and soon headliner)

Finally put the headliner back in today. What a nightmare, there is NO good way to get it out or in without bending some area. I had to wrap parts of the headliner (especially the parts that go under a pillars) in duct tape before laying on adhesive because the integrity of the headliner board was so severely compromised.

...and those were the exact areas that I had to bend to get it back in. Some nasty creases nut they are fortunately hidden by the a pillars.

I've heard everyone say they've had these done for $100 , but I've never been quoted less than $200 for reupholstery... not including removing the headliner.


In the process, I've lost the screws to my dome light, and broke fasteners for the rear pillars.

The headliner board would likely not survive another removal and installation without having major issues as far as the material ripping entirely off in certain places (again, mainly the front that tucks under the a pillars).

Can't believe Chrysler never issued a recall/fix for something that happens to virtually every single one of the cars prematirely. I was not even to 25k when it happened and many others were newer than that.

Just a rant. Lots of frustration. Definitely don't recommend wasting time doing this at home, even if it costs $200+ to have a shop do it.

I used an entire quart of contact cement and gave it over two weeks set time. If this falls, I'm over this car. -_- ..and all the "quirks" that Chrysler has managed to get away with.
 
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