Tailgate trim removal 08 hatch
#1
Tailgate trim removal 08 hatch
Anyone got a diagram of the tailgate trim and fixings ?
I want to fit a clear lens right side centre light cluster to replace the ugly 'red all on its own' one.
Just has 3 bolts but one is hidden and i'm afraid of snapping the trim or hidden clips that run round the inside of the hatch door. Probably never been off since it was built but I dont want to push and pull any harder !
I want to fit a clear lens right side centre light cluster to replace the ugly 'red all on its own' one.
Just has 3 bolts but one is hidden and i'm afraid of snapping the trim or hidden clips that run round the inside of the hatch door. Probably never been off since it was built but I dont want to push and pull any harder !
#2
they all just "pop" off with a bit of perseverance/sustained force - just dont give it a massive yank
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_3/
iirc remove/unclipping the side pillar fixings at bottom will allow the bottom to be unclipped easier
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_3/
iirc remove/unclipping the side pillar fixings at bottom will allow the bottom to be unclipped easier
Last edited by Gambit; 04 November 2019 at 05:56 PM.
#3
they all just "pop" off with a bit of perseverance/sustained force - just dont give it a massive yank
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_3/
iirc remove/unclipping the side pillar fixings at bottom will allow the bottom to be unclipped easier
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_3/
iirc remove/unclipping the side pillar fixings at bottom will allow the bottom to be unclipped easier
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With the help of the diagram I found that the knack is to remove the top trim first above the window, then either side, then the big panel last.
Trouble is now that the third nut holding the fog light section is smaller than the other two and sunk in a hole which my socket set can't get to !
Trouble is now that the third nut holding the fog light section is smaller than the other two and sunk in a hole which my socket set can't get to !
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Just in case anyone else wants to do this, buy a US PRO 1/4" drive 450mm extension socket bar off eBay for £5. Best £5 i've spent for ages and both clusters now match !
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