C5 estate head lining.

Unread post by **Peter.N.** » 21 Apr 2013, 19:41

Has anyone had any experience of removing the above only my tailgate struts are shot - is it worth the effort or do I prop it up with a stick?

Peter

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 22 Apr 2013, 00:07

I'm going to window one after I find some suitable clip-in covers moulded in coloured plastic. Figure it's way faster than removing the whole unit.

Unread post by **Peter.N.** » 22 Apr 2013, 11:05

I will watch with interest.

Peter

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 22 Apr 2013, 12:44

Not sure if you're aware, but the hidden end is different to the spring band clipped outer ends.

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Unread post by **Peter.N.** » 22 Apr 2013, 13:10

Pity I didn't learn French. Are they the rear window struts he is replacing as he doesn't appear to have removed the headling - or am I being stupid as usual.

Peter

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 22 Apr 2013, 13:19

He has pushed the headlining down at the rear, after clicking away the plastic side pillar trims.

Unread post by **Peter.N.** » 22 Apr 2013, 14:09

Ah thanks, difficult to see, the camera keeps moving.

Peter

HaydnR · Unread post by **HaydnR** » 22 Apr 2013, 14:47

Thanks for posting that video, my struts are getting tired so it may come in handy. It didn't show very clearly how the struts fix at the awkward end but didn't look too bad a job although I can imagine lots of platsic trim clips going ping/snap!

H

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 22 Apr 2013, 22:17

The fellow's a proper "all round" mechanic - notice the cuts and scrapes on his hands?

With the clips there is a certain level of confidence and sharpness of force required, also if it's too cold they are more brittle.

About the only things of note in the narrative are "Keep the clips" (from the outer end) and (from memory) saying you need a professional set of circlip pliers for the other end. This latter point means not a pair of the wibbly-wobbly multi-adaptable inside/outside pliers, but a good stout set of side acting external circlip pliers.

leithant · Unread post by **leithant** » 02 Sep 2013, 01:41

Any updates on this issue? Got mine out easily enough.

Can a new strut be put in the assembly? ie does it come apart?

How many people here have regassed theirs successfully?

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 02 Sep 2013, 10:02

Leonard regasses them for people in Sydney. I'm sure there is a comparable person in Melbourne.

Unread post by **Peter.N.** » 02 Sep 2013, 12:42

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-C5-Es ... 4d046d333a" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Didn't think that was bad for a pair. Don't know what carriage to Aussi would be.

leithant · Unread post by **leithant** » 02 Sep 2013, 13:47

Peter.N. wrote:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-C5-Es ... 4d046d333a

Didn't think that was bad for a pair. Don't know what carriage to Aussi would be.

I'm pretty sure like most of the ones on eBay, they are for the window, not the tailgate.

Unread post by **Peter.N.** » 02 Sep 2013, 15:56

Ah right, it does say estate so I just assumed.

Stickyfinger · Unread post by **Stickyfinger** » 02 Sep 2013, 16:36

HiYa mate.....

Personally I would go to an industrial/Farming Hydraulic specialist....they will just reseal and re gas the pistons.....easy job for them..

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