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

Model 118.3, 177.1/9 

except code 287 (Through-loading feature) 

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	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove C-pillar trim.		AR68.30-P-4490MFV
2	Remove seat backrests in the rear passenger compartment.		AR91.12-P-1713MFV
3	Remove screw (6) from seat belt end fitting of the center seat belt (5).	Screw/nut, seat belt end fitting/rear seat belt buckle to body	*BA91.40-P-1006-01X
4	Remove belt outlet trim (2) from rear shelf (1).	Dismantling tool	Fig 1
5	Guide seat belt end fitting through the opening of the belt outlet trim (2).
6	Remove retaining clips (3).	Dismantling tool	Fig 1
7	Press rear shelf (1) downward slightly in the rear area and pull toward the front out of the engagements (4).
8	Extend rear shelf (1) out of the left and right side trim in the rear passenger compartment.
9	Release and disconnect electrical connector of the speakers.	Model 118.3, 177.1/9 with code 810 (Premium sound system) with code 853 ("Midline" sound system) except code 287 (Through-loading feature)
10	Remove rear shelf (1).
11	Install in the reverse order.

Fig 1: Identifying Dismantling Tool (000 589 95 63 00)

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