51 46 007 Replacing panel for rear window shelf (parcel shelf)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Panel For Rear Window Shelf

Detach counter-plate (1) in direction of arrow from trim (2).

Feed trim (2) out of rear window shelf.

Fig 1: Counter-Plate, Trim And Removal Direction

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Version with roller sun blind:

Remove trims (1).

Press roller sun blind (2) together at (A) in direction of arrow and press through from (A) to (B).

Remove roller sun blind (2) towards bottom.

Fig 2: Trims, Roller Sun Blind, Area (A), Area (B) And Removal Directions

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