51 46 001 Removing and installing panel for rear window shelf (parcel shelf)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove left/right trim panel for roof pillar (C-pillar)
- Remove rear mid-range speaker on left/right. See SPEAKERS .
- Release bottom rear seat belts
. See 72 11 092 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SEAT BELTS
and 72 11 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR CENTER SEAT BELT
.
Version with child seat holder:
- Remove all Top Tether eyelets for child seat
. See 72 14 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP TETHER EYELETS FOR CHILD SEAT
.
Version without through-loading system:
- Remove backrest
for rear seats. See 52 24 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING BACKREST
.
Version with through-loading system:
- Remove trim on rear window shelf
- Remove left/right armrest side sections
. See 52 26 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REST SIDE SECTION ON LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT BACKREST
.
Version with roller sun blind:
- If necessary, remove drawer in luggage compartment
Version with roller sun blind:
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 51 46 3AZ , see 51 46 PANEL, REAR PARCEL SHELF, ROLLER SUN BLIND .
Version with roller sun blind:
Disconnect connector (1).
All versions:
Remove plate (1).
Pay attention to catches (2).
Remove trim (1) and feed out from belt (3).
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)