Rear Parcel shelf

[Dawntreader]

Hi All, the rear parcel shelf of my multispace has a leading edge section that is split into a number of flaps that are attached to the main part of the shelf by a sort of rubber hinge. No doubt that when it was new, they were in line with the shelf and covered the boot area below. they now droop at about 45 deg to the horizontal, leaving a big gap for the rumblings in the boot to enter the cabin. has anyone else had this prob and if so how did you deal with it. it would also be interesting to know the purpose of these flaps.
Cheers, Mel

[Dawntreader]

Ah ok Doofer thanks for that it makes sense now.