Remove/install rear shelf reinforcement - AR64.10-P-1200SX

MODEL 216.3, 221.0/1 

Shown on model 221 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Shelf Reinforcement Remove/Install Component - Shown On Model 221

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	Remove/install
1	Remove trunk paneling at top	Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection	AR68.30-P-4600SX
		Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection (Model 221.1)	AR68.30-P-4600SXS
2	Unscrew screws (2) and nuts (3)	Tighten reinforcement (1) first with bolts (2) at top, then with nuts (3) at bottom to prevent distortions and damage to the body.
			*BA64.10-P-1001-01A
3	Guide reinforcement (1) out below rear shelf, pivot downward and remove from threaded studs	This motion sequence is required, otherwise the side struts of the reinforcement (1) and the electrical lines next to the rear SAM control module with fuse and relay module (N10/2) can be damaged.
4	Install in the reverse order

REAR WALL, REAR SHELF

Number	Designation		Model 216	Model 221 without Code Z07/Z07+Z19
BA64.10-P-1001-01A	Bolt/nut, rear shelf reinforcement to body	Nm	23	23