Xantia rear door protector removal

colski · Post by **colski** » 08 Nov 2010, 17:32

Just wondering if anyone knows how to remove the o/s rear door protector, as I can see a bit of rust below it which i'm going to sort out, but can't get to it unless the protector comes off.
Do they just clip on, or will I have to take the inside of the door apart to get it off.

Thanks

f00lzz · Post by **f00lzz** » 08 Nov 2010, 17:45

If you are referring to the wide strip approx half way down the door then on my S2 Xantia the strip is retained by clips located in holes within the door skin... easy job, all accessible without requiring removel of inner door panel.

colski · Post by **colski** » 08 Nov 2010, 18:10

Thanks, mine is a S1, so are they the same? what is the best way of removing it without damaging the bodywork?

f00lzz · Post by **f00lzz** » 09 Nov 2010, 06:59

Well I don't know the official way but mine got caught on something and popped off easy enough, I suspect that if you use something broad and plastic (ice scraper perhaps) and gently lever at one end you will get it to pop off though you will probably snap the clips. New ones are readily available and cost pennies... insert the new clips into the strip and offer it up to the holes in the door... about nine holes if memory serves correctly.

f00lzz · Post by **f00lzz** » 09 Nov 2010, 07:03

Forgot to mention that my old XM had double sided strip tape holding mine on.. not sure about the S1 Xantia!

colski · Post by **colski** » 09 Nov 2010, 08:40

Thanks for the info Ian, when it decides to stop raining here

I can have a look.....

Jaspwieser · Post by **Jaspwieser** » 09 Nov 2010, 10:37

Double sided tape, well i supose its lightweight.