C5 X7 Windscreen side pieces - remove and refit - how?

[steveclv]

I have picked up a couple of newish side pieces to replace my rusty ones on each side of the windscreen but for the life of me I cannot work out how to remove the old ones without breaking something
Is there a technique?
Thanks

[Sloppysod]

Before you try I would buy some replacement clips as I would be very surprised if you didn't break any getting the old trims off. Also, by having the replacements you will see that they just 'pop' off with a plastic trim tool.
These are what I bought when I had my C5 (X7)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173856239436

[Stickyfinger]

if it helps....but I am not sure what part you refer to that has "gone rusty"

[steveclv]

Thanks Sticky - it's 16 so looks like I might need some 81s before I tackle them. So they just pop off but I bet I break some
They were supplied off the donor car so I wasn't there to see how they did them. Shame as they are the only bits of rust on the entire car (2009)

[Stickyfinger]

I would bet Citroen still have those clips in stock...

[GiveMeABreak]

The diagram above is out of date Steve, but the clips (81) have been replaced with part: 1622750180, £0.48 each (still available) and should always be replaced if replacing the mouldings (8).