Parcel shelf

[charlie D]

I read Kieth's post on the work he did with his trunk mat and adjusting the latch on the trap door. So I figured why not look at that trap door and the back seat latches while I have my front seats out. Easier to work there without the seats in the way. The parcel shelf was loose. I could shake it easily. I removed the screws--one is long, the other short--that hold the metal seat supports and lifted the parcel tray off. No wonder is was loose. The short screw just mounts to the tray itself, the long screw just goes into a large open hole. Was there supposed to be a clip nut for the screw to attach? I recognize these were assembly line cars, but there is no evidence there was ever a means for those screws to attach to anything. Guess it was just one of those noises I avoided all those years. Any information on how that parcel shelf is held down is appreciated.

[Sfm6sxxx]

Google is your friend.  Maybe this will help.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFZBCGvItuc