51 46... Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim On Rear Window Shelf (Parcel Shelf)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove panel for rear window shelf  

Release expansion rivets (1).

Release counter-support plates (2) in direction of arrow and remove trim (3) towards front.

Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty expander rivets (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Expansion Rivets

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