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I just did one in my wagon. Had to do it twice--used the wrong glue the first time. Use ONLY a 3M product that specifically states on the label that it is suitable for automotive headliners. You will need at least two large cans for a sedan, four for a wagon. Better to buy extras and return them afterwards than to run out in the middle of the job.
I could not find material that measured 1/8" thick. I was told it was 1/8", but it actually was 3/16" Seemed to work OK though. There wasn't enough left of the original to tell how thick it originally was.
I was able to get the board out intact both times. The method I used was to remove all the side trim (be gentle, trim is fragile) and the old fabric, then duct tape a yardstick to each side of the sunroof opening as a temporary brace. The yardsticks go on the inside of the car, and the duct tape goes around them and over the top of the board, binding them together.
Be extra careful not to damage the edges of the dome light hole. If this happens, the light won't stay in place.
The IPD instructions tell you to remove the white plastic strip at the top of the windshield. Do not do this on a wagon!!! There is no need to, and it would only make for extra work putting it back on. I'm not sure about a sedan, and can offer no advice on getting the board out, never having done one.
I used the method rstarkie describes to deal with the sunroof. It worked just fine. In my case adjustment was needed, so I did that first.
The only part of the job where a helper is essential is reinstalling the board with the new material on it. Remember, this was on a wagon. It may be possible to do a sedan single-handedly.
Cut the hole for the sunroof opening last of all, after all the interior trim is reinstalled. Leave plenty of material to overlap the edge of the hole, trim it down after you are sure how much you will need.
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