Removing the parcel shelf

[Caramaddy]

I have just picked up my 2021 MG5 SR. I am a bit ham fisted, please could you explain how to remove the parcel shelf? I have read that others have broken theirs - there appears to be nothing in the online manual. Thanks from an EV newbie.

 

[Verdigris]

I have just picked up my 2021 MG5 SR. I am a bit ham fisted, please could you explain how to remove the parcel shelf? I have read that others have broken theirs - there appears to be nothing in the online manual. Thanks from an EV newbie.

The end caps are on springs. Just slide one of the caps towards the middle of the car and that end of the bar will lift out of the pocket. You can do it from either side.

 

[Archev]

The end caps are on springs. Just slide one of the caps towards the middle of the car and that end of the bar will lift out of the pocket. You can do it from either side.

Beat me to it ?

 

[Archev]

Beat me to it ?

 

[Another oldie]

Is it possible to post a video showing this. I have never managed to slide the caps at all and so have not been able to remove the bar

 

[Archev]

Is it possible to post a video showing this. I have never managed to slide the caps at all and so have not been able to remove the bar

Slip the back seat forward clear of it’s catch and grip the end where the arrow is on the photo and slide the whole thing in that direction.

 

[Caramaddy]

Thank you - all posts have been very helpful.

 

[Archev]

Thank you - all posts have been very helpful.

Now - your task, if you’ll accept the challenge, is to help all us folks who’ve dismantled our cars trying to remember how it came out - - -
Is to help us all reassemble the blasted things ??

 

[Coulomb]

I've moved these posts to a separate thread for easier finding by others who may have this problem.

 

[Douglas S]

I have just picked up my 2021 MG5 SR. I am a bit ham fisted, please could you explain how to remove the parcel shelf? I have read that others have broken theirs - there appears to be nothing in the online manual. Thanks from an EV newbie.

Others have answered this but make sure before doing anything that you free the shelf from the slot it slides in by pulling back slightly then lifting it up to release it from the slot (notice the openings in the slot to allow this). Then you can pull back on the spring loaded ends. Good luck.

 

[CarlThom]

Is it possible to post a video showing this. I have never managed to slide the caps at all and so have not been able to remove the bar

It's really quite hard to move them. I found it easier to get to them by dropping the back seats a little, you can get a stronger grip on the sliders

 

[Caramaddy]

Excellent helpful advice - thank you

 

[dragon2611]

I usually have no problem removing it, but then again mine spends most of it's life under the false floor as I removed it to let the dog in the boot.

 

[Verdigris]

Ooh, I hadn't thought to see if it would go under the floor. I'll have to see if I can lose the roof bars there, too.

 

[Verdigris]

Doesn't fit under the floor, in a PFL at least.

 

[dragon2611]

Doesn't fit under the floor, in a PFL at least.

It does if the floor is in the raised position (Not sure if you have to have the exclusive to have that option?)

 

[Verdigris]

Ah! I hadn't noticed you could do that. Thanks.

I'm expecting consumption figures to take a knock once I've filled the space with stuff.

 

[Singman]

Others have answered this but make sure before doing anything that you free the shelf from the slot it slides in by pulling back slightly then lifting it up to release it from the slot (notice the openings in the slot to allow this). Then you can pull back on the spring loaded ends. Good luck.

I do this occasionally to fit in my bike, back seats down, when I have to take my MG5 for a service - just a shame there isn't a little bit more room in the car!

 

[WigglePig]

I have just picked up my 2021 MG5 SR. I am a bit ham fisted, please could you explain how to remove the parcel shelf? I have read that others have broken theirs - there appears to be nothing in the online manual. Thanks from an EV newbie.

Pull REALLY hard and order a replacement. ?