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 Counter-Support Plates

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