Boot strip removal

[Danny-boy]

Hi all,

How would one go about removing the chrome strip on top of the rear bumper that gets half covered by the bootlid?

Cheers

Dan

 

[hades-]

it pulls out towards you

 

[jdp1962]

it pulls out towards you

I didn't know that; thanks, Bez.

 

[craichouse]

it pulls out towards you

NOOOOOOOOOO, pop it up first

then pull it out. see here
Aluminum trunk strip removal DIY

 

[hades-]

then towards u i forgot to put the 1st part in lol

 

[hades-]

then towards u i forgot to put the 1st part in lol

and i thought i posted the same link as you

 

[Danny-boy]

Cheers gents.

I saw that FAQ and a number of others (one even mentioned torx screws in the boot), but I have tried everything and it's not even budging!!!!

The ends won't pop up, the front won't unclip and there are no torx screws.

Highly frustrating, what am I doing wrong?

 

[craichouse]

use plastic trim removal tools.
and grow a pair, (only joking)
it defo pops up but you might need to be brave.

 

[Danny-boy]

I was fairly brave, it looked like it would bend if I tried any harder.

It bent a steel knife (wrapped in electrical tape) so I doubt a plastic tool would do the job.

Maybe I need to get a bit braver!!!!

 

[jdp1962]

Maybe I need to get a bit braver!!!!

We're right behind you!

 

[hades-]

they are hard to pull up

 

[craichouse]

start with that guy and work you way ALL along the front first.

then the back pops out

 

[Danny-boy]

I'll have another bash tomorrow evening.

And here was me thinking it would be a simple job.

Thanks for the guidance fellas.

 

[bizzab7]

Use a flate blade screwdriver and cover it with a cloth so you dont scratch the paintwork.pop it up and then pull towards you like the guys said

 

[Danny-boy]

Success!!!!

Not enjoyable though to be honest, sounded like something was breaking.

Thankfully not though.

It does seem like mine is different to the one linked above, mine is like this....









It pulls more forward than up if you get what I mean.

Now where's that can of plasti-dip.

Cheers all

 

[craichouse]