51 46 001 Removing and installing panel for rear window shelf (parcel shelf)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove left/right Trim Panel For Roof Pillar  (C-pillar)
• Remove Rear Mid-Range Speaker on left/right
• Release bottom rear Seat Belts

Version with child seat holder: 

• Remove all Top Tether Eyelets For Child Seat

Version without through-loading system: 

• Remove Backrest for rear seats

Version with through-loading system: 

• Remove Trim On Rear Window Shelf 
• Remove left/right Armrest Side Sections

Version with roller sun blind: 

• If necessary, remove Drawer  in luggage compartment

Version with roller sun blind: 

Release screws (1).

For tightening torque refer to 51 46 3AZ in 51 46 PANEL, REAR PARCEL SHELF, ROLLER SUN BLIND .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Version with roller sun blind: 

Disconnect connector (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Connector

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All versions: 

Remove plate (1).

Pay attention to catches (2).

Remove trim (1) and feed out from belt (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Trim Plate , Catches And Belt

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Version without through-loading system: 

Release clips (2).

All versions: 

Pull out rear window shelf (1) towards front and feed out belts (4).

Installation: 

Make sure rear window shelf (1) is correctly fed under grid (3)

Fig 4: Identifying Clips, Rear Window Shelf, Grid And Belts

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