Removing, disassembling and installing rear shelf

AR68.30-P-4580K

Removing, disassembling and installing rear shelf

12.2.97

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Removal

1

Remove side paneling in rear on left

and right

AR68.30-P-4780K

2

Remove both rear head restraints

AR91.16-P-1770E

3

Remove expanding anchor (2)

 On vehicles with code 540a also unscrew nuts (3 each) on sun blind and disconnect connector from drive

4

Lift rear shelf (1) at front and pull forward by simultaneously disconnecting connector (3) on center high-mounted stop lamp

5

Remove rear shelf (1)

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Installation

6

Position insulation below rear shelf (1) and expose wires

7

Position rear shelf (1) and simultaneously connect connector (3) to center high-mounted stop lamp.

 On vehicles with code 540a connect connector to drive for sun blind

8

Insert lugs on rear shelf (1) (arrows) into cutouts in trunk bridge and insert indicator (3) into opening above backrest catch

9

Install expanding anchor (2)

 On vehicles with code 540a also screw nuts ( 3 each ) onto sun blind

10

Install both rear headrests

AR91.16-P-1770E

11

Install side paneling on left and right

AR68.30-P-4780K

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Disassembly

12

Lay rear shelf (1) down on suitable surface

13

Unclip indicator (3) (arrow) and remove

14

Remove reinforcement frame (2)

15

Push housing (4) toward rear and unclip from rear shelf (1) (arrow)

16

Unclip center high-mounted stop lamp (5) toward rear (arrow) and remove

17

Unclip speaker cover (6) and remove upward