51 46 007 Replacing panel for rear window shelf (parcel shelf)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Specification with roller sun blind:

Remove trims (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.

Fig 1: Identifying Trims And Roller Sun Blind

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Specification with through-loading system:

Release nut (1) on underside of rear window shelf (2) and remove cap (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Nut, Rear Window Shelf And Cap

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Remove insulating mat in area "A" on underside of new panel (1).

NOTE: Insulating mat is perforated in area "A".

Cut out opening (3) at moulding (2).

Drill areas "B" of opening (3) with 8 mm dia. drill bit and cut out remaining material at moulding (2) with a scalpel.

Fig 3: Identifying Opening And Moulding

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IMPORTANT: Ensure a clean cut so that the panel material (1) is not damaged.

Specification with Top Tether eyelets for child seat:

Remove insulating mat in area "A" on underside of new panel (1).

NOTE: Insulating mat is perforated in areas "A".
Cut out opening (3) at moulding (2) with a scalpel.

IMPORTANT: Ensure a clean cut so that the panel material (1) is not damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Panel Material

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