What did I do wrong w/headliner installation on Grand National w/Astroroof?

Goldhawg

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My headliner was everywhere, and I ruined the stock thin foam piece that the headliner glues to during removal, so I bought a new setup of ABS plastic from Highway stars, and the headliner sags in the front near the opening. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but maybe there is a piece I didn't get right or put back together correctly. Take a look at pics and share your thoughts if you've done headliners before
 

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ELCAM

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The black Retainer with the arrow pointing to it, needs to come off before the headliner is installed. It is what supports the headliner.
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See number 43.

Edited to add: also see number 14, 16 and 40 the Guides for the headliner so it does not bind up the window.
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abbey castro

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The black Retainer with the arrow pointing to it, needs to come off before the headliner is installed. It is what supports the headliner.
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See number 43.

Edited to add: also see number 14, 16 and 40 the Guides for the headliner so it does not bind up the window.
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Not bad at all. At least you didn't fork over mega bucks and you got the experience of doing it so if you want to redo any boboos, you can.
 
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spongbob

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Don't work below 60 degrees if you can help 3m or not ..maybe not your problem but for posterity...lol
 

jlat

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hello people: I don't know the answer to your issue but how did U get the ABS liner in your TB? Someone had told me U have to take the windshield out.
IBBY
 

Goldhawg

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hello people: I don't know the answer to your issue but how did U get the ABS liner in your TB? Someone had told me U have to take the windshield out.
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You don't have to do that; it will go thru the door with window down. It flexes a bit too so that helps. It is tight and I did have a helper to guide from outside while I positioned on the insidel
 
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