51 46 000 Removing and installing/replacing trim for oddments tray (back shelf)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove both panels for rear roof pillar (C-pillar finishers).
• Release all seat belts at rear bottom.

Version without through-loading system:

• Remove rear seat backrest.

Version with through-loading system:

• Remove both rest side sections on rear seat backrest.

Version with rear window roller blind only:

If necessary, release screws and nuts in luggage compartment.

Installation: 

Tightening torque, see 51 46 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i

Fig 1: Removing Both Rest Side Sections On Rear Seat Backrest

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Version with rear window roller blind only:

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Unlock catches (1) with feeler gauge and pull out both trim grilles (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Unlocking Catches With Feeler Gauge And Pull Out Both Trim Grilles In Direction Of Arrow

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Version without through-loading system:

Release screws and remove mounting (1) for head restraint center. Lever out belt finisher strips (2) and feed out with strap.

Replacement only:

Lever out trims (3) for head restraints and remove.

Release expansion rivets (4) and pull out rear shelf towards front.

Fig 4: Releasing Screws And Remove Mounting For Head Restraint Center

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Version with through-loading system:

Release expansion rivets (1) and lever out trim.

Fig 5: Releasing Expansion Rivets And Lever Out Trim

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Version with through-loading system:

Lever out belt finisher strips (1) and feed out with strap.

Only replace:

Lever out trims (2) for head restraints and remove.

Remove parcel shelf towards front.

Fig 6: Identifying Lever Out Trims For Head Restraints

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Installation: 

Push pins (1) of rear shelf into guides (2).

Fig 7: Pushing Pins Of Rear Shelf Into Guides

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If necessary, remove or replace rear window roller blind:

If necessary, expose cable (1).

Fig 8: Removing Rear Window Roller Blind

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If necessary, release nuts and remove Velcro-type fasteners.

Installation: 

Tightening torque, 51 46 2AZ. BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i

Fig 9: Releasing Nuts And Remove Velcro-Type Fasteners

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If necessary, release toothed disks and lever out trims (1) on left/right. Feed out rear window roller blind (2) and remove.

Installation: 

Check function.

Fig 10: Releasing Toothed Disks And Lever Out Trims On Left/Right

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Replacement only:

Remove speaker finishers (1).

Lift out catches (3) and remove both trim grilles (2).

Remove foam support from back shelf.

Fig 11: Removing Both Trim Grilles

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