Removing saloon parcel shelf and blind

GordyB · 7th September 2017, 10:46

Had a quick go at this last night but it was getting dark. Removed the fir tree clips along the front edge, middle seatbelt and the 3 10mm nuts under the shelf. Also took off the c pillar trims. It wouldn't come out so what else do I need to undo or remove for it to come out?

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The Incredible 'ULK' · 7th September 2017, 11:53

I can't remember if its fitted with a blind, but there's a red fir-tree underneath the middle of the parcel shelf in the boot sticking through that you usually have to tap up. It usually smashes all the "barbs" off so it may pay to have a spare when you put it back in.

Otherwise, with everything undone, I find the shelf needs lifting up slightly in the middle before it will pull out towards you, taking care not to let the back catch the heated elements on the screen as you do. I've found it can make it easier if one side comes ahead of the other as it doesn't trap as easy against the body width-ways.

Hope this helps.

macafee2 · 7th September 2017, 18:02

Be careful not to snag wires for the heated screen, may even be worth undoing them from the body of the car.

The parcel shelf comes out one side ahead of the other, it is a cow to do and worse to put back. It is a bit of brute force as it slots into some clips that you cant get to by the rear screen.

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GordyB Gets stuck in ZT, ZT-T Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Brigg Posts: 932 Thanks: 505 Thanked 313 Times in 160 Posts	Removing saloon parcel shelf and blind Had a quick go at this last night but it was getting dark. Removed the fir tree clips along the front edge, middle seatbelt and the 3 10mm nuts under the shelf. Also took off the c pillar trims. It wouldn't come out so what else do I need to undo or remove for it to come out? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Gordon https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...73f7538906.jpg 2001 Connie SE Raven Black, CDT - scrapped 2004 ZT-T+ XPG, 1.8T - sold 2002 ZT+ Biomorphic Supertallic #2 of 10, CDT - sold 2004 ZT-T+ Goodwood Aquamarine, CDT - sold 2004 BMW 320d

7th September 2017, 11:53	#2
The Incredible 'ULK' Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Withernsea Posts: 399 Thanks: 131 Thanked 127 Times in 78 Posts	I can't remember if its fitted with a blind, but there's a red fir-tree underneath the middle of the parcel shelf in the boot sticking through that you usually have to tap up. It usually smashes all the "barbs" off so it may pay to have a spare when you put it back in. Otherwise, with everything undone, I find the shelf needs lifting up slightly in the middle before it will pull out towards you, taking care not to let the back catch the heated elements on the screen as you do. I've found it can make it easier if one side comes ahead of the other as it doesn't trap as easy against the body width-ways. Hope this helps. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

7th September 2017, 18:02	#3
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,942 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Be careful not to snag wires for the heated screen, may even be worth undoing them from the body of the car. The parcel shelf comes out one side ahead of the other, it is a cow to do and worse to put back. It is a bit of brute force as it slots into some clips that you cant get to by the rear screen. macafee2