Removing and installing rear shelf without roller sunblind — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

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• When installing, ensure the anti-turn pin of the anchorage eye is inserted into the respective hole (arrow) in the body.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove bench seat / single seats .
2. Remove lower C-pillar trims .
3. Remove C-pillar trims .
4. Fold open eye (3), open cap (1), remove bolt (2) (20 Nm) and remove anchorage eye (4) from rear shelf. [Note: When installing, ensure the anti-turn pin of the anchorage eye is inserted into the respective hole (arrow) in the body.] — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
5. Guide left and right seat belts (1) through the rear shelf (2).
6. Unclip rear shelf from its retainers by first lifting the shelf upwards (arrows A) then pull forwards (arrows B).
7. Install in reverse order of removal.

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