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[omega3000]

Have no rear blind in my 1997 MV6 . Assuming the loom is there , can i retro fit a blind without too much hassle ?   

[davieboy0312]

I know on my facelift I have the wiring above passenger side rear arch behind carpet maybe see if you have the same

[chrisgixer]

Yep, fairly easy. Bit if a faf pulling the rear interior apart, but its doable.

[omega3000]

Guess it would be best to get a parcel shelf with the blind built in rather than cut mine to bits . Cant see a guide for a retro fit anyway 

[biggriffin]

Food rear seat out the way. Remove 10m nuts from underneath.
give old shelf lots of pulling as they some times stick to the rear screen glue,for bit more room remove rear pillar trim. When the shelf is out the wiring should be clearly visible,either taped to the steel shelf or tucked away in a piller.

fit new shelf,plug switch into dash,working shelf. .

[omega3000]

Food rear seat out the way. Remove 10m nuts from underneath.
give old shelf lots of pulling as they some times stick to the rear screen glue,for bit more room remove rear pillar trim. When the shelf is out the wiring should be clearly visible,either taped to the steel shelf or tucked away in a piller.

fit new shelf,plug switch into dash,working shelf. .

That sounds too easy  You got a rear blind in that store cupboard 

[TheBoy]

Loom will be in place, so its pretty much a straight swap.  You're difficulty will be finding a parcel shelf without the bose speaker cutouts. You're looking for a blind from a pre 1998 Elite (ie, non bose)...

...annoyingly, had you asked before July last year, I could have given you one

[omega3000]

Loom will be in place, so its pretty much a straight swap.  You're difficulty will be finding a parcel shelf without the bose speaker cutouts. You're looking for a blind from a pre 1998 Elite (ie, non bose)...

...annoyingly, had you asked before July last year, I could have given you one

Ah blast it 

Could always leave the speakers in place and not use them 

[TheBoy]

Ah blast

Yes, that was exactly the cause of their demise

Could always leave the speakers in place and not use them 

Yup

[TheBoy]

Also, remember you need the switch to match your dash - pre 1998 had the more durable coating, slightly rough effect. 1998/1999 had the soft touch smooth finish that wears, and FL won't fit.

[omega3000]

 

Do you know where it flew off to   

Mite put an add in the wanted's 

Also, remember you need the switch to match your dash - pre 1998 had the more durable coating, slightly rough effect. 1998/1999 had the soft touch smooth finish that wears, and FL won't fit.

Yep , will be hard to source but sure a switch could be made up .. maybe an ejector switch 

[amba]

Got a black rear parcel shelf here with the blind cut out,but also has the speaker holes too and sorry but dont have the bose speaker grilles.

Sure I have the blind unit tucked away somewhere but seem to remember it wasnt working too well.

Drop me a pm if you are interested in the shelf,but think postage might not be cheap.

[biggriffin]

Haven't got any shelfs, might have a switch, but with the state of the garage,its a death defying feat just to enter it,  got a fridge,frezzer to shift first.. ..

[Andy A]

Is this the same switch your looking for http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-Rear-Blind-Switch-Elite-diesel-cdx-/221421040881?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item338db8f4f1 

[biggriffin]

Is this the same switch your looking for http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-Rear-Blind-Switch-Elite-diesel-cdx-/221421040881?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item338db8f4f1 

That be the correct one he will need.