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GreasyPop Member Since: 28 Jan 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 5 |
I'm trying to get at my high-level brake light (suspect it's the source of a rainwater leak). The manual glibly says "Remove the interior trim cover", and I'm sure it is straightforward, but the cover appears to be so firmly fixed I'm worried about damaging it getting it off. Can anyone advise please? Is it simply a case of brute force, or is there a trick to it? |
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28th Jan 2017 4:09 pm |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5001 |
I would recommend you obtain a selection of trim removal tools - allows you to exert force with a much reduced chance of damging the clips or the trim or scratching the paint work.
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28th Jan 2017 4:27 pm |
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GreasyPop Member Since: 28 Jan 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 5 |
Thanks Jules - I'm on eBay at the moment, so will check them out. Cheers. |
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28th Jan 2017 4:30 pm |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5001 |
Here is all the info you need ...
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28th Jan 2017 4:35 pm |
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westville Member Since: 12 Jun 2015 Location: Dunston Posts: 1096 |
The tools won't help much because of the shape of the cover - just needs agood firm pull downwards - the tool may help when recovering any of the clips that stay on the car
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28th Jan 2017 4:35 pm |
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GreasyPop Member Since: 28 Jan 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 5 |
I agree; there doesn't appear to be anything special about the process of getting the cover off - it's just f. tight! I'll have another look in daylight and see if I can locate the clip positions. Thanks again. |
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28th Jan 2017 4:35 pm |
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westville Member Since: 12 Jun 2015 Location: Dunston Posts: 1096 |
He's after the high level brake light not the handle No Longer the owner of a 2013MY Fuji White GS "Fiat Lux" a philosophy not a car |
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28th Jan 2017 4:36 pm |
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GreasyPop Member Since: 28 Jan 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 5 |
Gents, that's marvellous - I can't believe I didn't think to look on YouTube (doh...). I've consulted Powerful videos before and they really are excellent. Thank you for your kind assistance. |
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28th Jan 2017 4:41 pm |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5001 |
Westville - yeah I know - pasted the wrong youtube clip
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28th Jan 2017 4:53 pm |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5001 |
you're welcome Jules |
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28th Jan 2017 4:55 pm |
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GreasyPop Member Since: 28 Jan 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 5 |
Well, FINALLY got round to replacing the leaky high-level brake light today. Trim does come off reasonably easily, although a couple of the plastic clips stayed in the tailgate - easily pried them out. |
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16th Feb 2018 5:22 pm |
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