Side trim C pillar vent panel removal

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Side trim C pillar vent panel removal

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As some of you know, my BX estate is almost complete. i really need to remove the side vent panels so i can get the car resprayed.

just how do you remove the trim panels on a BX break / estate?

i will at the same time replace those bits of foam / sponge looking material that has all but broken up and disappeared over the years.

what holds them on? does anyone have any pictures of a BX without the tim panel vents on? (so i can see where it is held on).

thanks guys!
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Re: Side trim C pillar vent panel removal

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I do have a stripped break (actually Van) standing on my yard, if no-one is quicker I'll try to make photos tomorrow if I can breath outside the house without beind drowned...
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Re: Side trim C pillar vent panel removal

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thanks! it will be very handy :D
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Re: Side trim C pillar vent panel removal

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Here you are, just click on her to get to the gallery. Includes some pics as an added bonus!
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(The gallery contains a lot of pics and info from our fellow ethusiasts so take your time browsing around)

PS. No animals were harmed while taking the photos, the pig was allready breathless :wink: .
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Re: Side trim C pillar vent panel removal

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thanks for the pictures. i was looking for pictures of the vents on the outside of the car being removed.

there must be a way to take them off without damage surely??
- JohnDragonMan

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Classic Fiat Panda 4x4 Sisley named Talon (long term storage)

always buy base spec. that way you have the fun of putting all the cool bit on your vehicle :mrgreen:
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Re: Side trim C pillar vent panel removal

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Sorry I understood you want pics from inner trims removed. Does the break have bolts like hatchback? If not, I think they are glued #-o . If you want you can come and try to remove them, no harm done if they break because the car is going to be scrapped anyway :D .
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Re: Side trim C pillar vent panel removal

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hmm so its bolts that hold them on from the inside maybe?? i will have to do some research on this..
- JohnDragonMan

Drives: Citroen Dispatch with retrofitted air conditioning 8)
Classic Fiat Panda 4x4 Sisley named Talon (long term storage)

always buy base spec. that way you have the fun of putting all the cool bit on your vehicle :mrgreen: