75 Saloon Parcel Shelf Removal (with rear blind)

Matt_75 · 21st February 2023, 18:37

I'm trying to remove my parcel shelf to tend to a rear blind that has stopped working. I've got as far as having everything removed that needs to be and have managed to dislodge the shelf and move it forwards about an inch. However, it's a very tight fit and I'm struggling to get it past the wiring that runs down either side of the rear windscreen. I'm afraid to bend the shelf too much at the risk of breaking it or the blind mechanism. Does anyone have any tips for getting it out?

(Sorry, not the best photo)

Thanks for any help

Arctic · 22nd February 2023, 09:41

Hi Mat.
Try this below.
Have a look at this.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/down...ile=tid015.pdf

Dave T

rab60bit · 22nd February 2023, 13:13

I can't get that link to open, is it just me and my MacBook Pro?

vitesse · 22nd February 2023, 13:20

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Originally Posted by rab60bit

I can't get that link to open, is it just me and my MacBook Pro?

The link works but requires you to log-in to view (MacBook Air

)

Regards

Or mail me and I'll send it over to you

Matt_75 · 22nd February 2023, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Mat.
Try this below.
Have a look at this.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/down...ile=tid015.pdf

Dave T

Thank you. That link isn't working for me, but I found the same link on another post that does: https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=244549

I'll have a read and another try. It didn't help that I was trying to remove it in the dark.

Arctic · 22nd February 2023, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by rab60bit

I can't get that link to open, is it just me and my MacBook Pro?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt_75

Thank you. That link isn't working for me, but I found the same link on another post that does: https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=244549

I'll have a read and another try. It didn't help that I was trying to remove it in the dark.

Hopefully this works

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...4&postcount=10

Matt_75 · 23rd February 2023, 20:39

Managed to get the parcel shelf out today. It put up quite the fight but I got there in the end. I had to remove the radio amplifier/filter gubbins from the d-posts to get enough clearance.

Removed the motor, stripped it down. Found that the spring clip that pushes the magnets apart inside the motor had become dislodged somehow. Put it back together again and it's now working... sort of. The blind is very slow to come up, taking about 10 seconds with the engine running. It won't even come up at all without the engine running. I'm guessing there's too much friction somewhere. I think I should've cleaned the old grease out the motor gear mechanism and replaced with new. Also the arms of the blind don't slide in the track as nicely as I think they should. More work required

Arctic · 23rd February 2023, 22:14

Matt more work required or maybe replace it with a good working one

but if you are anything like me i would prefer to get it working properly again more satisfying

21st February 2023, 18:37	#1
Matt_75 Gets stuck in 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: North Somerset Posts: 600 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	75 Saloon Parcel Shelf Removal (with rear blind) I'm trying to remove my parcel shelf to tend to a rear blind that has stopped working. I've got as far as having everything removed that needs to be and have managed to dislodge the shelf and move it forwards about an inch. However, it's a very tight fit and I'm struggling to get it past the wiring that runs down either side of the rear windscreen. I'm afraid to bend the shelf too much at the risk of breaking it or the blind mechanism. Does anyone have any tips for getting it out? (Sorry, not the best photo) Thanks for any help __________________ Matt 2001 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 (BRG) 1999 Rover 75 Club 2.5 (Dorchester Red) 1973 Triumph Dolomite (Honeysuckle)

22nd February 2023, 09:41	#2
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,822 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Hi Mat. Try this below. Have a look at this. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/down...ile=tid015.pdf Dave T __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

23rd February 2023, 20:39	#7
Matt_75 Gets stuck in 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: North Somerset Posts: 600 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Managed to get the parcel shelf out today. It put up quite the fight but I got there in the end. I had to remove the radio amplifier/filter gubbins from the d-posts to get enough clearance. Removed the motor, stripped it down. Found that the spring clip that pushes the magnets apart inside the motor had become dislodged somehow. Put it back together again and it's now working... sort of. The blind is very slow to come up, taking about 10 seconds with the engine running. It won't even come up at all without the engine running. I'm guessing there's too much friction somewhere. I think I should've cleaned the old grease out the motor gear mechanism and replaced with new. Also the arms of the blind don't slide in the track as nicely as I think they should. More work required __________________ Matt 2001 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 (BRG) 1999 Rover 75 Club 2.5 (Dorchester Red) 1973 Triumph Dolomite (Honeysuckle)

23rd February 2023, 22:14	#8
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,822 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Matt more work required or maybe replace it with a good working one but if you are anything like me i would prefer to get it working properly again more satisfying __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

22nd February 2023, 13:13	#3
rab60bit Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 1,531 Thanks: 433 Thanked 301 Times in 212 Posts	I can't get that link to open, is it just me and my MacBook Pro?