PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - W126 Rear Sunshade Repair Write-up w/ pics!

tinypanzer · #2 11-03-2010, 02:15 PM

When you flip up the flap, you see this (see picture 1). Now take the homemade screwdriver and CAREFULLY and PATIENTLY loosen the screws that secure the flap to the body (see picture 2). Once you get them loosened, you should be able to remove them by hand. It will be much easier if you disconnect the clips holding the rubber bands first.

IMPORTANT NOTE - anything you drop down there will be very difficult to retrieve! You may wind up pulling the seats out after all!

The rubber bands are likely to break. See picture 3.

Once you have removed all 6 screws securing the 3 hinges, simply lift this piece out and set it aside.

I should point out that if you get grease on your hands at any point in this process, STOP AND WASH YOUR HANDS before it gets all over the upholstery.

Now that we have the flap out, it's time to remove the speaker grilles. Grasp them from behind at the base (see picture 4) and pull towards the front. The grilles are held in by three tongues on the rear, and one clip in the front. You may have to slide a screwdriver under the grill to try to pop the front clip. It will in all likelihood break the post on the grille that goes through the clip. 20+ year old plastic...

Once you remove the speaker grilles, you will be treated to a dust cloud of deteriorated foam. See picture 5.

Time to get the shop-vac and clean all that crap up.