Removing the parcel shelf

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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.
 
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.
 
Beat me to it ?
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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
 
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.
 
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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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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!
 
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. ?
 
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