Removal and installation of the rear shelf - ra68001400458x(0458)

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Model 140 - A. Sedan, B. Coupe

Preliminary work:

Rear seat and rear seat backrest removed (REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REAR SEAT AND BACKREST ).

Panelling on rear pillar removed (Removal and installation of the paneling on the rear pillar ).

Sedans

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Shelf Components

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Screws (1 and 2)	screw out.
Screw (5) in first aid box compartment	screw out.
Rear shelf (6)	remove toward front.
Rear shelf (6)	position while inserting tabs in recesses at rear (arrows).
Reinstall	in opposite order.

Coupes

Preliminary work:

Both rear seat cushions and rear backrests removed (REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REAR SEAT AND BACKREST )

Panelling on C-pillar removed (Removal and installation of the paneling on the rear pillar )

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Shelf (Coupes) Components

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Rear head restraints	put up.
Both rear head restraints	remove, for this purpose unclip covers (arrows) on head restraint mounting plate.
Arrest (arrow) on head restraint rod	press and simultaneously press head restraint toward rear.
Rear head restraints	remove.
Rear arm rest	fold down.
Rear shelf (1)	lift and remove toward front.
When removing and installing the rear shelf (1) pay attention not to damage other interior fittings with air vent grate (arrows).
Reinstall	in opposite order; insert tabs on rear shelf (1) into dividing wall and plastic hooks (arrows) into frame on roller blind.

Fig 3: Locating Plastic Hooks

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