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Old Dec 10, 2025 | 05:01 AM
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Bentley Continental GT MK.1.

Has anyone out there removed the 'parcel shelf'? I'm struggling!
 
Old Dec 11, 2025 | 12:27 PM
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Hello @Precizion ,
Just to be clear, as some use the terminology of "parcel shelf" in two different manners, one being the parcel shelf/rear deck of the interior, such as my rear trim pieces shown, the other being the fold down shelf in the boot which houses certain electronic modules, so which are you referring to, and if from the interior side, may I ask why, as all electronics are much easier reached from the boot access.

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Hi again Johnny! Sorry, my explanations could

be better. I am changing my rear selt belts to match the new black Mulliner seats & door panels. I've removed the rear seats & side panels but need to remove what I could only call the 'rear parcel shelf' in order to get at the top seat belt fixings. I don't want to damage it by being too brutal!
 
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@Precizion ,
Give me a bit, be back shortly.

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@Precizion ,
You are not going to remove the entire parcel shelf, just the center cover behind each seat back as pictured, then the seat surround.





First, remove the 4 screws holding the silver seatbelt guide and bracket.
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Then remove the screw for the center cover, and remove said cover, this will allow you to pull up and towards yourself after you remove the next screw.



Look up from below the surrounding to see the screw, and remove it.
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Now with the screws removed, you can pull up and towards yourself, put your hands in the area of where your removed the cover behind each seat back.





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Hopefully this helps you.

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Hi Johnny, what a fantasric resource you are! Umfirtunately, unless I'm missing something, I don't seem to have rhat panel or screw? Although my GT is a 2004, the seats are 2007. I akso found a random cut wire!?
 
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Sorry just anither add-on! Can I remove the wooden trims from the headlining instrument panels? Or do I have to drop them right off?

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@Precizion ,
That's interesting, I am trying to remember, as when I was doing my rebuild, I thought to myself what the hell is this panel for, and I kind of remember someone saying it was removable for rear child seat tie down anchors, I will have to look in my rear window later, I swear I recall a symbol on each panel for anchor, mine is a 2005 interior.

Scuderia does show two different styles of the panels for the parcel shelf, so it makes me wonder, were child seat tie down anchors not an issue across the pond back when your GT was built ?

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@Precizion ,
As to that wire, is it possible that it is antenna for an aftermarket tracker or alarm ?
Maybe trace it to see where it goes.

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Hi Johmny, it does have a Tracker, so good point!
I still can't get that rear panel out!!
 
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Johnny, can the Wood Trims be removed from the ceolong panels 'in situ' or do the whole assrmbloes have to come down?
Johnny, can the Wood Trims be removed from the ceolong panels 'in situ' or do the whole assrmbloes have to come down?
 
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Glove Box

Hi Johnny, when I dropped my Glove Box, these 2 x "bobbins" appeared. Any idea where they're from?!
 
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Hello @Precizion ,
No, I would not attempt to remove the woodgrain trim without dropping the complete overhead console, as there are clips on the rear that hole the trim in place, therefore you risk damage, and the fact of not being able to reinstall it.






You may see some online showing the woodgrain trim removed, but it was either removed after the removal of the complete unit, or, most likely damaged, as the woodgrain trim has the studs going through the console fastened on the back side.

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Johnny, can the Wood Trims be removed from the ceolong panels in situ or do the whole assrmbloes have to come down?
Johnny, can the Wood Trims be removed from the ceolong panels 'in situ' or do the whole assrmbloes have to come down?
 
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Hi Johnny,

Many thanks again! The 'b9obbins' came off the aside of my Glove Box when I took it out out - dohh!!!

Still can't budge those rear shelf panels!!
 
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Hello @Precizion ,
As you have the early style glovebox 04-06, I believe those items either came from one of two areas, they look the be the guide for the cable of the spring closure mechanisms, or the guides on the sides of the glovebox that rind the slotted areas.








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Hi Johnny, when I dropped my Glove Box, these 2 x "bobbins" appeared. Any idea where they're from?!
 


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