51 46 011 Removing and installing/replacing trim for oddments tray (back shelf)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove left/right TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR  (C-pillar)
• Remove all TOP TETHER EYELETS FOR CHILD SEAT
• Remove COVER FOR SEAT BELTS  on left/right
• Remove left/right ARMREST SIDE SECTIONS

Remove supports (1).

Release clips (2) and carefully feed out rear parcel shelf (3) towards front.

If necessary, disconnect plug connections.

Installation: 

Make sure rear parcel shelf (3) is correctly seated in rear grille.

Make sure supports (1) are correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Parcel Shelf, Supports And Clips

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Replacement: 

• Modify or replace TRIM ON REAR WINDOW SHELF 
• Convert or replace REAR LEFT/RIGHT MID-RANGE SPEAKER