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Rear Shelf: Service and Repair



Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf

Removal Procedure

1. Fold down the rear seat backs.
2. On sedan perform the following:

* Remove the upper quarter trim panels.
* Remove the lower quarter trim panels.

3. On the coupe remove the quarter trim panel extensions. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter.




4. Lift up and remove the bezels (2) for the child tether anchors.
5. Lift up and remove the bezel (1) for the center seat belt retractor.
6. Route the seat belts through the T-slots (4) in the rear window trim panel (3).
7. Route the center seat belts and bezel (1) through the opening in the trim panel (3).
8. Remove the trim panel (3) from the rear shelf.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the trim panel (3) in the rear shelf.
2. Route the center seat belts and bezel (1) through the opening in the trim panel (3).
3. Route the seat belts through the T-slots (4) in the rear window trim panel (3).
4. Install the bezel (1) for the rear center seat belt retractor.
Press the bezel (1) until fully engaged into the trim panel (3).
5. Install the bezels (2) for the child tether anchors.
Press the bezels (2) until fully engaged into the trim panel (3).
6. On the coupe install the quarter trim panel extensions. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter.
7. On sedan perform the following:

* Install the lower quarter trim panels.
* Install the upper quarter trim panels.

8. Return the rear seat backs to their upright position.