51 46 001 Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for storage shelf: Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove backrest. See BACKREST (NORMAL REAR SEAT) or BACKREST ELECTRIC REAR SEAT) .
Only with optional equipment Comfort seat:
- Remove HEAD RESTRAINTS
- Remove ARMREST
With optional rear air conditioning only:
- Remove luggage compartment partition wall
Remove TRIM FOR ROOF PILLAR AT REAR
In F01/02/03/04 only:
- Remove BELT FEED TRIM on left and right

NOTE: Graphics are only an example (The graphics used are from F01).

Lever out center seat belt finisher strip (1) with plastic wedge and feed out seat belt strap (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Centre Seat Belt Finisher Strip And Seat Belt Strap

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Version with decorative strip only:

Unclip center seat belt finisher strip (1) from decorative trim and feed out seat belt strap (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Centre Seat Belt Finisher Strip And Seat Belt Strap
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In F01/02/03/04 only:

Release plastic nut (1) on C-pillar trim panel.

Fig 3: Identifying C-Pillar Trim Panel Plastic Nut
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In F01/02/03/04 only:

Release plastic nut (1) on C-pillar trim panel.
Disengage guide lug of C-pillar trim panel at top from storage shelf.

Fig 4: Identifying C-Pillar Trim Panel Plastic Nut
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Release attachment sleeves and pull storage shelf forwards.

Unlock and disconnect underlying plug connections.

Fig 5: Pulling Storage Shelf

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