Removing and installing rear shelf support

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

Removing

• Switch off ignition if support contains a light or socket.
• Removing lock carrier cover ⇒ 6.3 Removing and installing lock carrier trim.
• Fold bench seat forwards.
• On vehicles with 2-doors, remove backrest ⇒ 2.2 Removing and installing rear seat backrest.
• On vehicles with 4-doors, fold backrest forwards.
• Models with 4-doors, remove wheel housing trim ⇒ 5.8 Removing and installing wheel housing trims.
• Models with 2-doors, release sill panel moulding from fasteners in sill at transition to side panel and remove side panel trim ⇒ 5.7 Removing and installing side trim panel.

• Unscrew 2 bolts -1- and -2- (1.5 Nm) beneath C-pillar trim.

• Unscrew bolt -1- (8 Nm) next to lock carrier cover.

• Release luggage compartment cover side support -1- inwards out of mountings.
• If necessary, separate connector from light and socket.

Installing

• Install in reverse order of removal.