Remove/Install Rear Shelf - AR68.30-P-4581LW

Model 205.0/1 

Model 213.0 

Fig 1: Rear Shelf Components Location - Model 205.0; Shown With Code 287, 540 And 810

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Shown on model 205.0 with code 287 (Folding seat backrest in rear), code 540 (Electric roller sun blind for rear window) and code 810 (Sound system) 

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Shown on model 205.0 with code 287 (Folding seat backrest in rear), code 540 (Electric roller sun blind for rear window) and code 810 (Sound system) 

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Shown on model 205.0 with code 287 (Folding seat backrest in rear), code 540 (Electric roller sun blind for rear window) and code 810 (Sound system) 

	Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
	Notes on sensor system for trunk lid opening/closing		AH80.61-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove both side bolsters	Model 205.0/1 with code 287 (Folding backrests in the rear) Model 213.0 with code 287 (Folding backrests in the rear)	AR91.12-P-1710LW
2	Unlock all backrests and fold over	Model 205.0/1 with code 287 (Folding backrests in the rear) Model 213.0 with code 287 (Folding backrests in the rear)
3	Remove seat backrest	Model 205.0/1 except code 287 (Folding backrests in the rear) Model 213.0 except code 287 (Folding backrests in the rear)	AR91.12-P-1620LW
4	Remove anchor fitting on center seat belt	Model 205.0/1 except code 287 (Folding backrests in the rear) Model 213.0 except code 287 (Folding backrests in the rear) Ensure bulb is correctly installed. Bolt, rear belt end fitting	*BA91.40-P-1005-01U
5	Remove both C-pillar trims and guide out of working area along seat belts	Model 205.0/1	AR68.30-P-4490LW
		Model 213.0 Belt end fittings must not be detached.	AR68.30-P-4490LWE
6	Remove retaining clips (3) together with spacers (4)	Clip remover	Fig 2
7	Slightly fold back foam material (6) and disconnect electrical connectors (5)	Completely fold back foam material (6) over electrical connectors (5). Otherwise noise may occur. The number of electrical connectors (5) may vary depending on the equipment.
8	Unclip retaining clip (7)	Clip remover	Fig 2
9	Unscrew bolt (8) from towing eye bracket (9) and remove towing eye bracket (9)	Model 205.0/1 Hook towing eye bracket (9) into body (2) together with sheet metal clip (10) and clip in.
10	Loosen screws (11)	Model 205.0/1 with code 540 (Electric sunblind for rear window) Model 213.0 with code 540 (Electric sunblind for rear window)
11	Unlock catches (12) on rear shelf (1) and slightly push rear shelf (1) toward front	Ensure that arrests (12) are seated correctly.
12	Lift rear shelf (1) and guide center seat belt with anchor fitting through cover (13) of center belt guide	Model 205.0/1 except code 287 (Folding backrests in the rear) Model 213.0 except code 287 (Folding backrests in the rear)
13	Remove rear shelf (1) from vehicle	Helper required.
14	Remove sheet metal clip (10) from body (2)	Model 205.0/1 Screw sheet metal clip (10) to towing eye bracket (9) with bolt (8).
15	Remove cover (13)	When replacing rear shelf (1).
16	Remove Isofix coverings (14)	When replacing rear shelf (1).
17	Disconnect electrical connectors from speakers (15)	Model 205.0/1 with code 810 (Sound system) Model 213.0 with code 810 (Sound system) Model 213.0 with code 811 (Advanced sound system) When replacing rear shelf (1).
18	Remove cover above speakers (15)	Model 205.0/1 with code 810 (Sound system) Model 213.0 with code 810 (Sound system) Model 213.0 with code 811 (Advanced sound system) When replacing rear shelf (1).
19	Remove speakers (15)	Model 205.0/1 with code 810 (Sound system) Model 213.0 with code 810 (Sound system) Model 213.0 with code 811 (Advanced sound system) When replacing rear shelf (1).
20	Remove tweeters	Model 213.0 with code 811 (Advanced sound system)
21	Remove roller sun blind (16)	When replacing rear shelf (1). Model 205.0/1 with code 540 (Electric sunblind for rear window)	AR68.50-P-3400LW
		Model 213.0 with code 540 (Electric sunblind for rear window)	AR68.50-P-3400LWV
22	Remove additional brake lamp (17)	When replacing rear shelf (1). Replace adhesive strips for fastening electrical wiring harness (18) on additional brake lamp (17).
23	Install in the reverse order

Fig 2: Identifying Clip Remover (452 589 01 63 00)

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