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Brian Member Since: 06 Dec 2014 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 138 ![]() ![]() |
I was given a set of 07 chrome side vents to replace my stock 2004 ones and according to the youtube video I have seen I simply undo the top bolt, and then open the door and pull the bottom panel off to access the bottom one - except I can't |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35695 ![]() ![]() |
from memory i think a long screwdriver in from the top will do the job.
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JOKER Member Since: 11 Sep 2008 Location: Sconnie Botland Posts: 15876 ![]() ![]() |
My hands are like shovels and i managed to get the panel off mine when i changed them just a case of squeeze your fingers in and brute force just don't pull too excessive tho, it's only a clip that holds them in place .... |
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Brian Member Since: 06 Dec 2014 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 138 ![]() ![]() |
I must have fingers and hands like an ape as I simply cannot get my fingers in there - my mate had a go and he cant budge it at all so I'll take a look at that link and see if I can go that way - photos later if I am successful! |
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RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 6374 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
There is a nut accessible from the wheel arch that holds the top of the lower panel to the wing panel, this needs slacking off a little, then open the door, and with something thin, long and strong enough to get behind the panel and gently lever it out of its clips.
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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 8030 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I just used one of these -
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Brian Member Since: 06 Dec 2014 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 138 ![]() ![]() |
Well, after a LOT of swearing and removal of a few self tapping screws that the last owner had kindly installed in places he shouldn't have I managed with a bit of help to get the job done |
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Strider Member Since: 08 Jun 2015 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 508 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Nice contrast with the black paintwork |
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