Nothing better to do tomorrow......

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milleplod
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Re: Nothing better to do tomorrow......

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Lenny wrote: 11 Oct 2017, 21:48 The last time I took all the trim off my tailgate I used a smallish hole saw on the top bit and drilled a couple holes where the spoiler locating screws are hidden. The holes are covered with rubber blanking grommets and are hardly noticeable.
Next time I have to whip the spoiler off it'll take two minutes and I'll break no clips in the process.
(The worst bit as I recall it was getting the four 'orrible sodding screws back in at the bottom edge)


Now there's an idea! =D> Any chance of a photo of just where the holes/grommets are on your motor?! That might save me using a hammer and chisel to remove the trim! :lol:

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Re: Nothing better to do tomorrow......

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That is a really sound ides, I thought about it for mine and would happily have done it if I was keeping it long term. You don't see the blanking grommets when the tailgate is closed.

I don't exactly remember how I took the trim off, there are 4 screws at the bottom but the trims each side of the screen have to come off first - coming back to me now: if you look at the trim above the screen, there is a join in the middle. I think I started there - one half will pull towards you then you work around and down the sides carefully levering prodding and pulling ..... some tabs if I recall - then the other half, then you can get to the main lower trim panel.
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Re: Nothing better to do tomorrow......

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If I ever get the damn thing back from the dealers then I'll take a photo and perhaps some measurements with pleasure.
They've had it since Saturday though so I wouldn't hold your breath. :roll:
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Re: Nothing better to do tomorrow......

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Well in the end they had it for thirteen days and it came out with exactly the same problem it went in with.
I've now left it with a well recommended local diesel specialist who's unfortunately unable to fit it in for over a week.
I reckon it'll be a nice Christmas present to myself by the time I see it again.

I will take photos and measurements eventually.
Honest.
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Re: Nothing better to do tomorrow......

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Lenny wrote: 19 Oct 2017, 22:01 Well in the end they had it for thirteen days and it came out with exactly the same problem it went in with.
I've now left it with a well recommended local diesel specialist who's unfortunately unable to fit it in for over a week.
I reckon it'll be a nice Christmas present to myself by the time I see it again.

I will take photos and measurements eventually.
Honest.


No problem Lenny, and thanks for keeping it in mind! I did search your posts but didn't spot anything - what's amiss with your C5?

Pete
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