Rear Shelf Trim Panel: Removal

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