Removing interior panels from 3rd/5th door on a modern hatch
Removing interior panels from 3rd/5th door on a modern hatch
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ChasW

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2,162 posts

231 months

Saturday 22nd February 2014
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Posted this on French Bread but the design of these panels must be the same on many makes.

I have isolated a really annoying rattle in my daughter's 207 to around the area where the motor for the rear wiper is located. I am trying to work out how I remove the interior panel/s to investigate if something is loose. I can't see any fixings, ie bolts or screws, at all. Is this just a one piece snap-on/snap-off plastic panel? I am reluctant to start forcing it off in case I am starting in the wrong place and do some damage. Any advice would be welcome on where to start and what tools.


ezi

1,734 posts

215 months

Saturday 22nd February 2014
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Just pull it, if you're removing rear panels you may need to remove the rear seats for full access however. A trim removal tool will be handy if you want to avoid potential damage.

Raize

1,476 posts

208 months

Saturday 22nd February 2014
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Here's one possibility assuming it's held on with trim pins.

Get a flat bladed screwdriver and slide it between the edge of the panel and the doorframe. Slide it "along" until you meet the solid resistance of a pin. Twist screwdriver and pin should pop out. Repeat until all pins are popped out now remove panel.

ChasW

Original Poster:

2,162 posts

231 months

Saturday 22nd February 2014
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Many thanks to both of you. I'll have a go tomorrow. Knowing how flimsy these cars are I don't want to break any plastics.