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General body repairs, interior

Removing and installing rear shelf support

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Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removal lever -80 - 200
Removal lever -80 - 200

Removing

4-door

  • Remove wheel housing trim → Chapter.

2-door

  • Remove side trim panel → Chapter.

Continued for all vehicles

  • Remove lock carrier trim → Chapter.
Removal lever -80 - 200
  • Remove bolts -3- and -5-
  • Remove clip -2-.
  • Release rear shelf support -1- in area of retaining clips from body mountings -arrows- using removal lever -80 - 200-.
  • If fitted, disconnect connectors and remove rear shelf support -1-.

Installing

Note
  • Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.
  • Remove any retaining clips left in body mountings using removal tool -T40280- and fit them in rear shelf support for installation.
  • Following installation, ensure that the rear shelf support is positioned in rear lid seal beading.

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - rear shelf support“

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