Help with A pillar trim and plastic ticket holder

bosnjo · 10-02-2007, 01:35

Hi to all,
I have just decided to get rid of the plastic ticket holder on the side of the windshield as I have had no use of it so far. But I don't want to break it. I know it's held just by one screw behind A pillar trim. I want to unscrew it properly so I can put it back some day when I sell my lovely Octy (to buy new Octy, of coarse). It should be an easy job but I just can't figure out how to take the A pillar trim off. It should be simply pulled and taken off but it doesn't work that way for me.
Am I not aplying enough force?
Can anyone explain the way to take it off?

Thanks

Tom_vRS · 10-02-2007, 08:54

Just give it a good tug.

**VRStu** · 10-02-2007, 09:15

It does just pull off. Take your time starting from the top and work your way down using a lever behind the trim to release the clips.

I'd be surprised if you got the ticket holder off without breaking it though. I had to replace mine as it had a crack in it which caused the most annoying sort of hard to trace rattle you could ever imagine. They are partially bonded into the winscreen sealant.

Less then £1 to buy though and the part number is on it.

bosnjo · 12-02-2007, 00:48

Thanks, job done!

JohnMorr · 12-02-2007, 23:30

But why did you want to get rid of it? Have you never parked somewhere they need the ticket to be displayed? Far better than sticking it to the screen...

sworrall · 13-02-2007, 00:00

mine didnt have one for some reason. think ill order one as theyre so cheap

bosnjo · 13-02-2007, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnMorr

But why did you want to get rid of it? Have you never parked somewhere they need the ticket to be displayed? Far better than sticking it to the screen...

Well, I mostly use car to do 50 kms a day to go to work a back home. My company has a parking, my house has garage, places I go have free parking...
Well, in 6 months I own the car I still didn't need a ticket. So, why keep the holder. Looks ugly and makes inside windshield cleaning dificult.

Lance · 13-02-2007, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

Just give it a good tug.

You mucky boy you!

sworrall · 17-07-2007, 12:46

does anyone have a part number for the plastic ticket holder? i tried to order one yesterday fro the dealer and they said it couldnt be ordered as its bonded to the window?

Chris.G · 17-07-2007, 13:34

My Octy is also missing the ticket holder. I just assumed it got snapped off before I acquired it

I found it very useful in my last Octy.

My A pillar trim will be coming off soon

so a good opportunity to replace it.

**VRStu** · 17-07-2007, 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by sworrall

does anyone have a part number for the plastic ticket holder? i tried to order one yesterday fro the dealer and they said it couldnt be ordered as its bonded to the window?

That's a load of borrocks Stu. I've changed mine, there is an edge of it tucked under the bonding but it comes out no problem.

Two numbers - 1Z0 867 159 or 1Z0 867 159 A I suspect either will do it was simply a revised part fitted to later models. 97p IIRC.

You can see it here -

Larger image here - http://www.octavia-vrs.com/images/im...53_800x600.jpg

storm monkey · 17-07-2007, 15:07

I tried to remove the a-post trim (and will be again soon) but it didn't budge. The airbag plastic badge thingy was so well jammed into the underlying metalwork that it was threatening to pull out of the trim. I had a lever under it too, and still no give. are they different if you have curtain airbags?

Phil

sworrall · 17-07-2007, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

That's a load of borrocks Stu. I've changed mine, there is an edge of it tucked under the bonding but it comes out no problem.

Two numbers - 1Z0 867 159 or 1Z0 867 159 A I suspect either will do it was simply a revised part fitted to later models. 97p IIRC.

You can see it here -

Larger image here - http://www.octavia-vrs.com/images/im...53_800x600.jpg

cheers stu. i thought the above was true but didnt have a part number to prove it and he couldnt find one. will get it ordered for when the traim is off

bosnjo · 18-07-2007, 00:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by storm monkey

I tried to remove the a-post trim (and will be again soon) but it didn't budge. The airbag plastic badge thingy was so well jammed into the underlying metalwork that it was threatening to pull out of the trim. I had a lever under it too, and still no give. are they different if you have curtain airbags?

Phil

ELSAWIN advice that there is the screw bellow that airbag plastic badge. They advice to remove the badge (off with tiny screwdriver) and then unscrew the screw. As I wanted to get rid of mine I finished braking it, didn't want to remove the trim. Later installed ELSAWIN on my PC and, just for curiosity, looked how to remove the trim. There was that thing about the screw under the badge.
Hope this helps

StuartA · 18-07-2007, 09:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

That's a load of borrocks Stu. I've changed mine, there is an edge of it tucked under the bonding but it comes out no problem.

Two numbers - 1Z0 867 159 or 1Z0 867 159 A I suspect either will do it was simply a revised part fitted to later models. 97p IIRC.

You can see it here -

Larger image here - http://www.octavia-vrs.com/images/im...53_800x600.jpg

VRStu - Incredible, you even had a picture of it. Absolutely amazing, hats off, etc.

**VRStu** · 18-07-2007, 12:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuartA

VRStu - Incredible, you even had a picture of it. Absolutely amazing, hats off, etc.

Aww shucks, you'll make me blush.

bertJ · 18-07-2007, 15:52

Out of interest Birkenhead (Merseyside) used to have a disc parking system where you got 2 hours free parking in many streets. The cardboard disc used to fit very neatly into the plastic clip. The only criticism was that the clip should have been on the nearside to make the job of traffic wardens easier! Since January it now costs £2 per hour to park in the same places! There used to be lots of places in Europe with disc parking systems (Czech Republic?). Perhaps this is why only Skoda seems to fit these clips.

StuartA · 18-07-2007, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by bertJ

There used to be lots of places in Europe with disc parking systems (Czech Republic?). Perhaps this is why only Skoda seems to fit these clips.

I used to have a 1999 Volvo V40 with one of these clips. I like them because they stop the ticket being blown away when you open the door

vRSLen · 18-07-2007, 20:43

I like mine because it does away with the residue on the screen

10-02-2007, 01:35	#1
bosnjo Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 611 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDi Sport 2006 Thanks: 3 Thanked 46 Times in 41 Posts	Help with A pillar trim and plastic ticket holder Hi to all, I have just decided to get rid of the plastic ticket holder on the side of the windshield as I have had no use of it so far. But I don't want to break it. I know it's held just by one screw behind A pillar trim. I want to unscrew it properly so I can put it back some day when I sell my lovely Octy (to buy new Octy, of coarse). It should be an easy job but I just can't figure out how to take the A pillar trim off. It should be simply pulled and taken off but it doesn't work that way for me. Am I not aplying enough force? Can anyone explain the way to take it off? Thanks __________________ Octavia 2006 2.0 TDI Sport (equal to L&K in UK) - 17' wheels, Sport suspension, Xenons, Audience with Sound System, Bluetooth, Front & Back Parking Sensors - - VAG COM -

10-02-2007, 08:54	#2
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,793 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 728 Thanked 451 Times in 328 Posts	Re: Help with A pillar trim and plastic ticket holder Just give it a good tug. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

10-02-2007, 09:15	#3
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,124 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Re: Help with A pillar trim and plastic ticket holder It does just pull off. Take your time starting from the top and work your way down using a lever behind the trim to release the clips. I'd be surprised if you got the ticket holder off without breaking it though. I had to replace mine as it had a crack in it which caused the most annoying sort of hard to trace rattle you could ever imagine. They are partially bonded into the winscreen sealant. Less then £1 to buy though and the part number is on it. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

12-02-2007, 00:48	#4
bosnjo Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 611 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDi Sport 2006 Thanks: 3 Thanked 46 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Help with A pillar trim and plastic ticket holder Thanks, job done! __________________ Octavia 2006 2.0 TDI Sport (equal to L&K in UK) - 17' wheels, Sport suspension, Xenons, Audience with Sound System, Bluetooth, Front & Back Parking Sensors - - VAG COM -

12-02-2007, 23:30	#5
JohnMorr Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canterbury, Kent Posts: 336 Members Car: Octavia II L&K 2.0 TDi DSG with lots of bells and whistles. Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Help with A pillar trim and plastic ticket holder But why did you want to get rid of it? Have you never parked somewhere they need the ticket to be displayed? Far better than sticking it to the screen...

13-02-2007, 00:00	#6
sworrall Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Wales Posts: 751 Members Car: Octavia II VRS Estate CR2.0tdi in Race Blue Thanks: 145 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Help with A pillar trim and plastic ticket holder mine didnt have one for some reason. think ill order one as theyre so cheap __________________ 2008 OctyII VRS Estate CR 2.0Tdi Race Blue - 18" Zeniths - Sunset Glass - Maxidot - Dual Zone - Cruise - Jumbo Box/Rear Elec - Rear park - Active headrests - Curtain Airbags - MFD2 & OEM Bluetooth my flickr Photos

17-07-2007, 12:46	#9
sworrall Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Wales Posts: 751 Members Car: Octavia II VRS Estate CR2.0tdi in Race Blue Thanks: 145 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Help with A pillar trim and plastic ticket holder does anyone have a part number for the plastic ticket holder? i tried to order one yesterday fro the dealer and they said it couldnt be ordered as its bonded to the window? __________________ 2008 OctyII VRS Estate CR 2.0Tdi Race Blue - 18" Zeniths - Sunset Glass - Maxidot - Dual Zone - Cruise - Jumbo Box/Rear Elec - Rear park - Active headrests - Curtain Airbags - MFD2 & OEM Bluetooth my flickr Photos

17-07-2007, 13:34	#10
Chris.G Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Posts: 1,218 Members Car: Renault sport clio 197 Images: 1 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Help with A pillar trim and plastic ticket holder My Octy is also missing the ticket holder. I just assumed it got snapped off before I acquired it I found it very useful in my last Octy. My A pillar trim will be coming off soon so a good opportunity to replace it. Last edited by Chris.G; 17-07-2007 at 14:57.

17-07-2007, 15:07	#12
storm monkey Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North West Cumbria Posts: 311 Members Car: VW Corrado Storm Thanks: 6 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Help with A pillar trim and plastic ticket holder I tried to remove the a-post trim (and will be again soon) but it didn't budge. The airbag plastic badge thingy was so well jammed into the underlying metalwork that it was threatening to pull out of the trim. I had a lever under it too, and still no give. are they different if you have curtain airbags? Phil __________________ My Car - 2.0 TDI Octavia L&K My Toy - 95 Corrado VR6 STORM SWMBO's - 55 Navara

18-07-2007, 15:52	#17
bertJ Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wirral, Merseyside Posts: 631 Members Car: Octavia Estate L&K, DSG. VW Golf 105bhp tdi DSG Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Help with A pillar trim and plastic ticket holder Out of interest Birkenhead (Merseyside) used to have a disc parking system where you got 2 hours free parking in many streets. The cardboard disc used to fit very neatly into the plastic clip. The only criticism was that the clip should have been on the nearside to make the job of traffic wardens easier! Since January it now costs £2 per hour to park in the same places! There used to be lots of places in Europe with disc parking systems (Czech Republic?). Perhaps this is why only Skoda seems to fit these clips.

18-07-2007, 20:43	#19
vRSLen King Rat Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,683 Members Car: MK11 Octavia vRS Thanks: 170 Thanked 208 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Help with A pillar trim and plastic ticket holder I like mine because it does away with the residue on the screen __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

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