51 46 006 Removing and installing/replacing trim for rear parcel shelf

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR AT FRONT LEFT/RIGHT 

Version without through-loading system: 

• Remove BACKREST FOR REAR SEAT

Version with through-loading system: 

• Fold back backrest completely
• Remove LEFT/RIGHT SIDE SECTION on rear seat backrest

Version with rear window roller blind only: 

Release screws in luggage compartment.

Installation: 

Tightening torque 51 46 3AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment

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Version with rear window roller blind only: 

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release center seatbelt finisher strip (1) and feed out seatbelt strap (3).

Release expander rivet and pull rear parcel shelf (4) forwards.

Feed out left/right seatbelt strap (2) and disconnect speaker plug connection.

Fig 3: Identifying Center Seatbelt Finisher Strip And Seatbelt Strap

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Pull out rear parcel shelf (2) towards front.

Installation: 

Slide rear window shelf (2) correctly into ventilation grill guides (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Window Shelf And Ventilation Grill Guides

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Installation: 

Following parts of center seatbelt finisher strip (3) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Guides
2. Retaining lugs
   Fig 5: Identifying Guides And Retaining Lugs

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If necessary, remove or replace rear window roller blind: 

Lever out protective cap (1) on left/right with special tool 00 9 317  .

Installation: 

Retaining lugs (2) of protective caps (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 6: Identifying Lugs And Protective Caps

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Lift out shelf (3) over rear groove (1) of rear window roller blind.

Pull front guide (2) out of shelf (3) and remove roller sun blind towards bottom.

Fig 7: Identifying Front Guide And Shelf

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Replacement only: 

Remove left/right MID-RANGE SPEAKER (2) .

If necessary, remove left/right TWEETER .

Remove trims (1) for belt outlet on left/right from rear parcel shelf (3).

Fig 8: Identifying Trims And Left/Right From Rear Parcel Shelf

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