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

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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: see 3AZ in 51 46 PARTITION PANELS .

Fig 1: Removing Left/Right Side Section On Rear Seat Backrest

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Version with rear window roller blind only:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Disconnecting 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: Removing Center Seatbelt Finisher Strip

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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: Removing Rear Parcel Shelf

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Installation:

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

Guides
Retaining lugs

Fig 5: Installing Parts Of Center Seatbelt Finisher Strip

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NOTE: The operation "Removing trim for rear parcel shelf" ends here.

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: Installing Retaining Lugs Of 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: Removing Shelf Over Rear Groove Of Rear Window Roller Blind

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NOTE: The operation "Removing or replacing rear window roller blind" ends here.

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 Mid-Range Speaker & Removing Trims For Belt Outlet On Left/Right From Rear Parcel Shelf

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