51 46 013 Removing and installing/replacing rear window roller blind

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove TRIM PANEL FOR STORAGE SHELF WITH ROLLER SUNBLIND .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Rod eyes of roller sunblind could break.

Carefully pull out rear window roller blind (1) a little.

Lever out protective cap (2) on left or right with plastic wedge.

Fig 1: Removing Protective Cap

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Installation note:

Protective caps must not be damaged or missing.

If necessary, replace protective caps.

Make sure protective caps are correctly seated in rear storage shelf.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Caps

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Lift out shelf (3) over rear groove (1) of rear window roller blind.

Pull front guide (2) out of shelf (3) and remove roller sunblind downwards.

Installation note:

Make sure front guide (2) is correctly seated in rear storage shelf.

Fig 3: Pulling Front Guide Out Of Shelf

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