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 rear left/right
Partially detach seat back

Release expander rivets (1) on rear parcel shelf (2).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty expander rivets (1).

Raise rear parcel shelf (2) and release plug connection on left/right mid-range speakers.

Feed out rear parcel shelf (2) over guides (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim For Rear Parcel Shelf

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

Replacement:

Remove left/right mid-range speakers.