51 46 013 Removing and installing/replacing rear window roller blind

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM PANEL FOR STORAGE SHELF with roller sunblind

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Rod eyes of roller sunblind could break.

Carefully pull out rear window roller blind (1) a little.

Lever out protective cap (2) on left or right with plastic wedge.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Protective Cap On Left Or Right With Plastic Wedge

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Installation note:

Protective caps must not be damaged or missing.

Renew protective cap if necessary.

Make sure protective cap is correctly seated in storage shelf.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Caps

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Press rear groove (1) and front guide (2) together slightly.

Lift out oddments tray (3) over rear groove (1) of rear window roller blind.

Pull front guide (2) out of oddments tray (3) and remove roller sunblind downwards.

Installation note:

Make sure front guide (2) is correctly seated in rear storage shelf.

Fig 3: Pulling Front Guide Out Of Shelf

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