Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
Location: Manchester
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Boot panels removal
Good afternoon all,
can anyone give me tips or pics on how to remove the side plastic panels (C-Pillar) in the boot/extra seats area?
I want to install a hardwired inverter in the left space... and yes, I did search the obvious "panel removal" and "trim removal" but I only found this which is only a start as we know...
Thanks
8th Mar 2010 5:36 pm
sticks348
Member Since: 04 Jan 2010
Location: shropshire
Posts: 106
If you mean the panels next to the removable panel where the tow hitch goes, then these are plastic welded into place as I found out trying to get in behind the panel
If you really need it off then just pull it free it'll break the plastic welds, however you'll have to glue it back into place
8th Mar 2010 7:29 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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couldn't you post it here and/or put it in the Wiki...? The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
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8th Mar 2010 8:02 pm
grzesiul
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too lazy
8th Mar 2010 9:26 pm
grzesiul
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but will take some photos just for you m8
8th Mar 2010 9:26 pm
Spooky
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Have a look on the GTR site - the Accessory Instructions for fitting the Towbar Stowage include the removal of the side panel ...Regards,
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8th Mar 2010 9:55 pm
grzesiul
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in my gallery in misc two pdf files for you boys
pics coming tomorrow
8th Mar 2010 11:01 pm
discoBizz
Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
Location: Manchester
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all, the C-pillar document combined with the tow stowage instructions seem to cover it enough for me to have a go, I think....
grzesiul if you've done it and have any tips to avoid (accidental ) breaking of any bits, please do tell
Thanks again!
9th Mar 2010 6:46 am
grzesiul
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Location: UK
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here it all comes with crap pics taken half asleep lol:
first as pdf says pull the seals in places requested.... around the door area and boot area, than,
no1; release the clip arrowed:
no2: undo seat belt bolt bottom one and undo the screw holdin the panel under the cap top arrow:
no3. undo cargo retention bolts as on this picture:
and this one and remove that bit they hold:
reason to remove retention bits is this:
than undo 3 screws and remove the following:
it is because it holds the trim here:
all removed just pull the panel to release it all pull out of the car....
it is all held by clips like that:
in the following places:
and two clips like that;
and thats about it with pics
safe
9th Mar 2010 8:44 am
discoBizz
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Location: Manchester
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That's great, many thanks!
9th Mar 2010 9:36 am
Adolfsson
Member Since: 09 Apr 2013
Location: Västervik
Posts: 19
Nooo, the pictures arent working !!
does anyone have a clue where i can find them?
need to remove the inner panel in the boot to acess the side boot window seals... they are leaking..
28th Mar 2014 11:38 am
avargas
Member Since: 13 Jul 2015
Location: San Juan
Posts: 1
Pics about Boot panels removal
Grzesiul or DiscoBizz
Please, could you send me the pics of how to remove the panel of D3 to see the Parking Aid Module?. There are not avalilable en Disco3.CO.UK
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