How to remove the windscreen trim

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How to remove the windscreen trim was created by bensewell

Posted 12 years 4 months ago #52777
So you all know I'm selling my interior. Well thought I'd give the buyer the windscreen surround too to match.

It takes about 10mins.

Tools required:
  • Torx 30 Driver
  • Cross Head Screwdriver
  • Trim Removal Tools or screwdriver / wedge of some sort

Lets begin.

Remove the hood catches * 2

To remove these you need a torx 30 driver and appropriate ratchet handle










Then remove the two sun blinds using a cross head screw driver



Then your ready to start pulling things off.

To make things easier remove the rubber trim a bit that goes around the windscreen.



Then start to push the trim clips out using your trim tools or fingers and brute force or wedge of some sort. As you pull them a bit you will be able to see where the clips are.

I got the trim tool that has a corner on it and just banged away and they all came off easy.

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Replied by bensewell on topic Re: How to remove the windscreen trim

Posted 12 years 4 months ago #52780
Then you should have all the parts laid out like this:















Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy! :omg:
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Replied by tui on topic Re: How to remove the windscreen trim

Posted 12 years 4 months ago #52785
Another great How To Ben! :broon:


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Replied by Leigh Ping on topic Re: How to remove the windscreen trim

Posted 12 years 4 months ago #52790
Nicely done Ben. Thanks. :broon:
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Replied by midlife martyr on topic Re: How to remove the windscreen trim

Posted 12 years 4 months ago #52816
Useful guide as I want to spray mine Black.
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Replied by bensewell on topic Re: How to remove the windscreen trim

Posted 12 years 4 months ago #52817
It takes about 10 mins at the most.

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Replied by Haydn on topic Re: How to remove the windscreen trim

Posted 11 years 9 months ago #94482
Thanks for this 'How to'. I've just bought some black trim for this! :woohoo:

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