Rear Shelf: Service and Repair

Parcel Shelf









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the rear seat cushion.

2. Remove the RH and LH C-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to C-Pillar Trim Panel - Taurus, Sable C-Pillar Trim Panel.

3. Remove the RH and LH D-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to D-Pillar Trim Panel - Taurus, Sable D-Pillar Trim Panel.

4. Remove the rear center safety belt lower anchor nut.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





5. Position the rear seats to the flat position.

6. Remove the rear center safety belt bezel.
- Pull the rear center safety belt bezel outward.





7. Disconnect the electrical connector located at the LH D-pillar.





8. Remove the 3 parcel shelf pin-type retainers.

9. Remove the parcel shelf.
- Pull the parcel shelf toward the front of the vehicle.

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.