Removing the trim panel for the storage shelf
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Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH C-PILLAR TRIM PANELS .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
- Version with SA416:
Release the screws (1) the trunk.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Guide out seat belt end fittings (2) from the body.NOTE: The description is provided only at one component. The procedure is the same for all other components.
- Unclip the cover (1) in arrow direction.
- Feed out the seat belt finisher strip (2).
- Loosen the expanding rivet (1).
- Lift the trim panel (2) for the rear shelf a little and unlock and disconnect the underlying plug connections.
- Remove the trim panel (2) for the rear shelf to the front and feed out the safety belts (3).