Rear Shelf Trim Panel: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove upper quarter trim panels as necessary. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/UPPER QUARTER TRIM - REMOVAL)
Fold seat backs down.
Remove the center plug. See Fig 1.
Remove close out panel trim.
Remove push-in fasteners attaching rear shelf trim to shelf panel. See Fig 2.
Disconnect the center shoulder belt at the base. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR - REMOVAL) .
Pull trim forward to disengage clip attaching trim to shelf panel.
Feed seat belt through the seat belt opening in the shelf panel.
CAUTION: Do not pull on child tether covers or use as a handle for removal of panel.
Remove shelf trim from vehicle.

Fig 1: Rear Shelf Center Plug

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - CENTER PLUG

2 - REAR SHELF TRIM

Fig 2: Rear Shelf Trim

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - PUSH-IN FASTENERS

2 - CENTER SHOULDER BELT

3 - SHELF TRIM PANEL