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

Model 223 

with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 

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	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
Notice	Notes on avoiding damage to windows installed in special high-security vehicles		AH67.00-P-0003-01FB
	Remove/install
1	Fully retract roller sunblind.
2	Remove seat backrests in the rear passenger compartment.	Model 223 with code 223 (Electric backrest adjustment and head restraints) with code 224 (Rear individual seat design) with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223 with code 223 (Electric backrest adjustment and head restraints) with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) except code 224 (Rear individual seat design)	AR91.12-P-1713SA
3	Remove trims at C-pillar.		AR68.30-P-4490S
4	Remove trim strips behind rear seat.	Model 223 with code 223 (Electric backrest adjustment and head restraints) with code 224 (Rear individual seat design) with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223 with code 223 (Electric backrest adjustment and head restraints) with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) except code 224 (Rear individual seat design)	AR68.30-P-1460S
5	Unscrew screws (2), pull guide rails (3) at rear shelf (1) toward front and remove.
6	Unclip expansion rivets (4) at rear shelf (1) and remove.	Dismantling tool	Fig 1
7	Remove trims of battery of 12 V on-board electrical system in trunk.	Model 223 with engine 279 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR54.10-P-0051-02SG
8	Remove brackets (13).
9	Remove control unit bracket (14) with connected wiring harness and set aside.
10	Remove nuts (5).	Nut, rear panel guard plate to body shell	*BA64.10-P-1002-01E
11	Unscrew screws (6) and remove armor plate (7).	Helper required.
		Bolt, rear panel guard plate to body shell	*BA64.10-P-1001-01E
12	Remove dampings (8).
13	Remove nuts (9).
14	Release and disconnect electrical connectors (11) in area of C-pillars.
15	Extend rear shelf (1) toward front and remove upwards.	Ensure brackets (12) are correctly seated on rear-end floor (10) (arrows).
16	Install in the reverse order.

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

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