Patent ID: 6470559
Filing Date: 2002-10-29
Classification: B60R,B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for assembly of a vehicle roof assembly into a vehicle, comprising the steps of:a) providing a structure defining a roof opening in a vehicle; b) providing a headliner having a first configuration that is larger in dimension than said roof opening and a free peripheral edge; c) installing a plurality of components into said headliner; d) securing said headliner to a roof panel at a central portion of said headliner for forming a roof assembly; e) deforming said headliner to a second configuration for displacing said free peripheral edge; f) providing a restraining device for maintaining said headliner in said second configuration; g) maintaining said headliner in said second configuration with said restraining device; h) installing said roof assembly onto said vehicle by placement of said headliner through said roof opening; i) removing said restraining device and permitting said headliner to return toward said first configuration; and j) attaching said free peripheral edge to said vehicle for concealing said structure defining said roof opening.