Removing and installing rear shelf, with sun blind for rear window — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–)

• Renewed: if necessary

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• 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.

📋 Procedure

1. Fold down rear seat backrests.
2. Remove C-pillar trim .
3. Removing wheel housing trim .
4. Remove clips (2).
5. Unclip rear shelf at front (1) upwards first (arrows A), then pull it out of retainers at rear in direction of travel (arrows B).

6. Guide seat belt on right and left out of front section of rear shelf (1).
7. Remove front section of rear shelf (1) from vehicle.
8. Remove bolts (2).
9. Lift rear section of rear shelf (1) upwards first, then pull it out of retainers at rear in direction of travel.
10. Disconnect connector from rear roller blind control unit J262.
11. Remove rear section of rear shelf (1) from vehicle. [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.]

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