51 46 000 Removing and installing/replacing trim for oddments tray (back shelf)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove both panels for rear roof pillar (C-pillar finishers).

Version without electric rear seat adjustment:

• Remove both rear seat backrests.

Version with electric rear seat adjustment:

• Unclip trims on rear seat backrests at top.

Open top tray on center console.

Lift out detent and pull tray upwards to remove.

Fig 1: Lifting Out Detent And Pull Tray Upwards

Version with rear window roller blind only:

If necessary, release screws and nuts in luggage compartment.

Installation: 

Tightening torque, refer to 51 46 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 740I & 740iL - E38 .

Fig 2: Releasing Screws And Nuts In Luggage Compartment

Version with rear window roller blind only:

If necessary, disconnect plug (1) and expose cable (2).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug And Expose Cable

Lift out expanding rivet and pull rear shelf forwards to remove.

Fig 4: Lifting Out Expanding Rivet And Pull Rear Shelf

If necessary, remove or replace rear window roller blind:

If necessary, release nuts.

Installation: 

Tightening torque, refer to 51 46 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 740I & 740iL - E38 .

Fig 5: Removing Rear Window Roller Blind

If necessary, lever out trims (1) on left and right. Feed out rear window roller blind (2) and remove.

Installation: 

Check function.

Fig 6: Identifying Rear Window Roller Blind

Replacement only:

Lift out detents and remove both decorative grilles.

Fig 7: Removing Rear Window Roller Blind