Headliner Removal Starboard Wiper replacement.

[Jetgod]

I am trying to fix my starboard wiper. I have removed the light in the ceiling to see wiper motor. There appears to be screws holding the wiper motor to the deck. I cannot access these screws at present time. I figured the best way was to remove the ceiling panel in that area to gain full access to the wiper motor. Is this how you do this? I removed the starboard curtain valence piece easily. However, how do you get the ceiling panel off? I gently pulled back the vinyl on the leading outboard edge and managed to get three screws out but this seems like a daunting task if this is how the entire panel is attached.Are there clips also or some trick to do this.? I am trying not to ruin the ceiling.

 

[Boston-boater]

I am trying to fix my starboard wiper. I have removed the light in the ceiling to see wiper motor. There appears to be screws holding the wiper motor to the deck. I cannot access these screws at present time. I figured the best way was to remove the ceiling panel in that area to gain full access to the wiper motor. Is this how you do this? I removed the starboard curtain valence piece easily. However, how do you get the ceiling panel off? I gently pulled back the vinyl on the leading outboard edge and managed to get three screws out but this seems like a daunting task if this is how the entire panel is attached.Are there clips also or some trick to do this.? I am trying not to ruin the ceiling.

If you figure it out, please post. I have to do the same thing on the same boat this fall.

 

[Jetgod]

If you figure it out, please post. I have to do the same thing on the same boat this fall.

I found a tip on CSR. In the 98-2002 310 Sundancer thread, post number 504,page 26. Guy describes how to do it. I got mine loose only on the leading edge.I also had the curtain valence off prior.I could not figure out where the aft screws were but I had plenty of space once the front was hanging down.Now I have to find a wiper motor. Anyone have the source ?