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51 46 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim For Rear Parcel Shelf

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Lever out belt feed trim (1).

Pay attention to catch (2).

Remove belt feed trim (1).

Feed strap (3) out through belt opening.

Fig 1: Identifying Catch On Belt Feed Trim
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Disconnect plug connection (3) in speaker opening on right.

Version With Roller Sun Blind: 

Unfasten screws (1 and 2).

Coupe From 04/2004 Without Roller Sun Blind: 

Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection In Speaker
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Release clip (1) and remove cover (2).

Pull out rear parcel shelf (3) towards front.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Parcel Shelf Clip
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Installation: 

Make sure guides (1) are correctly seated on rear parcel shelf.

Fig 4: View Of Guides On Rear Parcel Shelf
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NOTE: The operation "Removing trim for rear parcel shelf" ends here.

Replacement: 

Version With Roller Sun Blind: 

Remove trim (1).

Press roller sun blind (2) together at (A) in direction of arrow and press through from (A) to (B).

Remove roller sun blind (2) towards bottom.

Remove trim for head restraints (3).

Fig 5: Removing Trim For Head Restraints
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